I posted about my present detoxing experiences on another thread and thought I might as well post it as a separate subject and get what info I can.
Is anyone detoxing, or has detoxed, from any of the drugs in the Ambien (zolpidem) family?
I withdrew off the opiates and thought I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. The light turned out to be a freight train. I started taking Ambien, mostly less than prescribed, when my Dr gave it to me as needed because my pain wouldn't let me sleep. I took 1/2 to 3/4 of a 10mg tab for only 10 months. I simply got hooked on a good night's sleep.
After detoxing from vikes I felt it's time to quit Ambien next. I didn't think much of it as being a problem (?) I was wrong again!
My doc's taper program has been going on for 3 weeks now. I have 2 weeks left. The fun includes abdominal pain, cramping, dry throat, dizziness, teeth grinding, tingling scalp, headaches, buzzing in the ears, low energy, depression, not to mention lack of sleep when I'm on the low dose night. My dosage of Vikes were easier and quicker to detox from than this sh!t.
It's only meant to be used for a 10 day course at the most, but some folks take it all their remaining lives. My 85 year old mom was on 5mg per night down in FL. until she passed away. Doctors feel it's useful in some cases. But I'm here to tell our little corner of the world that full Ambien addiction is a disaster to get off of. If you want or need to use it, look it up and learn all you can. I think you'll quickly change your mind.