ambien

[tia77]

Does anyone or has anyone taken this medicine to sleep.  I can't stand it anymore and my anxiety is at an all time high lately.  It seems a few times a week I have started to take my xanax to help me to sleep.  I know I shouldn't and now It seems that isn't even helping much.  The doctor said I should try ambien and gave me a rx that I have not gotten filled yet.  Has anyone tried this and how did they react.  Please any input would be helpful.  

[Paxiled]

cj gives good advice; benzos are for anxiety, not sleep.  I would recommend you try melatonin or Calms Forte or some other natural remedy, or even a sleep center, before you do medication for sleep.  But if you do decide on meds, at least use one that's designed to help you sleep like Ambien, not a benzo.  And remember, all of them are habit forming and some are addictive if you use them regularly, so natural is a better way to try first; the medications will always be there if you need them.

[cj29]

Ambien is specifically designed to help you sleep while Xanax can help, it is prescribed for anxiety.  Also, remember, that you can build a tolerance up with xanax...If you are still concerned, why not talk with your pharmacist that fills your prescription?  They usually have a wealth of knowledge that you can tap into in my opinion.  I have used it a couple of times and it worked...just ensure you have a fairly good chunk of time blocked off for sleep.  Keep us posted!