Is sleepwalking a common side effect of Ambien?

1 Nov 2005

Some special concerns that may arise while taking sleep medicines include memory problems, tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, and changes in behavior and thinking. Read more about Ambien on this site.

2 Nov 2005

thanks. I appreciate your taking the time to respond. I guess it is time to go see the doc (AGAIN!) and go to plan B.

Lcj

2 Nov 2005

I take Ambien occasionally. A couple months ago, I apparently went to my freezer, took out a meal for the microwave, put it in the oven without turning it on, and went back to bed. I have no recollection of this and it scared the bejeebers out of me. I had taken 10mg.

Do an internet search and see if somnambulism is a side effect of Ambien. It probably is. I know when I take it, I am out cold.

Poppy

3 Nov 2005

It is the scariest thing ever, I think, to be doing something without any sense of self, and no memory of it. I worry that I'm going to do something really stupid, like leave the house or try to drive. So far, it has been fairly amusing for my hubby, but it is scary for me.

Ambien doesn't specify sleepwalking as a side effect. Memory problems are listed, but only if you don't get the full 7-8 hours of sleep. Like you, Poppy, I'm down for the count when I have taken Ambien.

I guess I need to do some more research on sleepwalking and drugs. I'll keep you posted.

Lcj