Help Need suggestions to get off of ambien?

[DG526]

I have been on ambient since 1995 and cannot seem to get off of them. I've tried numberous times but I can't seem to beat the addiction...I can't go to sleep at night, but I am refreshed in the morning. I know it is addictive but I don't have the money to go to rehab to get clean, what can I do? Please help me, any suggestions

[MaisM]

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[Chi_Chi_Lover]

Here is a website for info on ambien  http://www.thetrap.org.uk/forum/index.php

Ambien one of the hardest drugs to get off of. Ambien's website says to only use 7=10 days and doctors are prescribing it for months and years now people are highly addictive to it and having trouble after withdrawing for years.

[danners]

listen to the peeps about melatonin...works great, no weird side affects and u don't get dependent on it.....use it to taper down off Ambien. U can even start it on a low dose of Ambien and that might help taper....although I wouldn't exceed 1 mg. of melatonin while your on the Ambien

[PromisedLand]

I haven't done too much weird stuff on ambien, other than having phone conversations with people that I don't recall.  One of which with my then girlfriend (now wife) which I had several years ago.

I take it occasionally, usually right at bed time and then hop into bed.  As far as I know I've never done the sleep walking thing but have heard of many people who have.

Jim

[K Todd]

I meant Will390 is right on the money, in his advise to you

Todd

[K Todd]

DG526 is right on the money! I also take 1-2 (3mg) of Melatonin also..it works well after you body gets used to being off the Ambein.

I used to wake up only to find myself in the kitchen, or on the patio, or going to my truck..little scary....and the stupid thing is...They even warn that this happens to selective people...I would have to say about 95% of anyone I have talked w/ taking Ambien has had these same effects.

Ambein was one the most refreshing drugs I quit....it just took a lot of patience and willing to face the sleepless nights for a while.

The B-6 and Melatonin work very will and are natural plus cheap!

Todd

[Will390]

I took Ambien for a bit, but not the length of time you have. I even had sleepwalking episodes - out in the yard in my undies... Embarrasing to have the neighbors tell me the next day. That was years ago...

Currently, I keep a bottle of Melatonin 3mg +B6 for occasional insomnia. Works like a charm and I only have to use it a couple times a month when I have an early shift (4am) and have to go to sleep early. Melatonin regulates the neurotransmitters - seratonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. You may need a higher dose but don't go over 6mg. It can be purchased in 1mg or 3mg tabs with or without B6. Cheap too... You can get it at any supplement store or most drug stores on the vitamin aisle. You could probably start with 6mg just before bed for a few days, then taper off down to 3mg or lower, eventually just using them when needed. Another alternative is L-Tryptophan - The "turkey" amino acid. This is a little more difficult to find in drugstores, but supp stores have it - or you can go to Nutritionexpress.com or ProSource.net online and order either Melatonin or Tryptophan. The Tryptophan is more expensive but works as well as Melatonin. You could even combine a lower dose of both...

Google "L-Tryptophan" and "melatonin" for more info and good luck to you!

Will

[K Todd]

I CAN RELATE !!!!

They started my out w/ Lunesta..then that didn't work, so they they put me on the 12.5 Ambien CR for about 6 months...

Man, I can not tell you all the weird side effects I had.

But the way I got off them (with the help of God), is I went to the doc, and got a scrip for the 1/2 dose which is the 6.5...then stayed on them for about 1 week...then I thru them down...and never have taken 1 since!!

I know how it is, with the sleepless nights, but after a couple weeks....you will LOVE Natural Sleep.

I can't believe they still let that junk out there in the rx industry....with them knowing what it does to people...that is just something else.

Hope this helps, and remember, you will obtain your natural sleep, but I would get the lower dose first, take it for 1 week or so, then just go for it....we all have to pay the price.

Hope this helps....especially coming from someone who knows!!!

Todd