Hello, I'm 18 and I have some severe anxiety issues that make it where its really difficult for me to sleep sometimes... my mom sometimes gives me some of her Ambien to help me sleep, but since I've been taking it for a while it sometimes takes two pills to help me get some rest... I know that's not good for me, and I know I need to stop. I have been on birth control for the past year and a half but I stopped taking it as soon as I started college. I haven't had a period since the beginning of August. I decided that I needed to see a doctor about my missed periods, but I'm afraid that if I have to have a blood test/urine test taken, they will find out I've been taking a drug that wasn't prescribed for me. I want to get off this medication before I schedule an appointment and get some tests done. How long does Ambien stay in your system??
How long does Ambien/zolpidem stay in your system?
Question posted by xRavenxWingx on 18 Dec 2011
Last updated on 19 August 2023
5 Answers
With a very short half life Ambien will stay in your system for approximately 10-12 hours.
Wildcat
It can be dangerous to take drugs that weren’t prescribed for you by a doctor who’s familiar with your medical history and current symptoms.
I’d suggest you see a doctor for long term treatment of your anxiety. This may very well resolve your physical health issues.
WC
If you gradually get off by taking one for a few days and then cutting it in half probably a week or a few weeks.
At least 24 hrs.
Hello xRaven. Ambien will remain your body not much past 24 to 36 hours. Cerrtainly, no longer than 48 hours. Best wishes,pledge
Dear xRavenxWingx,
First let me say that I doubt the gynecologist will test you for drugs. She/he may do a urine analysis, but only to check for infection and things like glucose or protein in the urine, not drugs. If you are still leary, ambien has what is called a short half-life, which means it doesn't stay in the system for very long. You didn't mention what strength pills you are taking or whether they are extended release or not so it is hard to give you an exact answer, but 48 hours after the last dose would be safe to say it would be out of your system.
Best wishes,
Laurie
it's ambien CR, i'm pretty sure. Thanks so much for your help. I'll try to find a better way to get to sleep as soon as I can.
Thanks again...
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