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How long does Ambien/zolpidem stay in your system?

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... read more

What time should I take ambien, aderall xr, and clonazapam to sleep?

Ambien 20mg, adderall 20mg XR, Clonazapam .5-1mg pnr I take ambien for insomnia (a high dose because my body has always needed a lot), adderall for adhd inattentive type- it's supposed to help with insomnia and anxiety, and clonazapam as needed for anxiety. What time should I take each to... read more

Abruptly stopping ambien?

My new Dr stopped writing my rx for ambien and refused to continue any sleep medications.He did not offer weaning down, simply said to stop and I will only have rebound insomnia and that I will "get over it". I have not slept since Friday night and fear severe withdrawals. I asked a... read more

Does Trazodone work as well as Ambien for sleep?

When is the best time of day to take Effexor XR?

Especially when taking Ambien at night before, does taking Effexor XR in the morning exacerbate the feeling of sleepiness and sluggishness at midday and afternoon? Would taking the Effexor at night work better, or should the two not be taken close together?

Switching from Ambien to Restoril?

Since I started the Wellbutrin I haven slept more than 4 hours at a time... Although it has helped over all in the day... just sucks at night... Now my doctor wants to switch from Ambien to Restoril... I've never heard of Restoril. I am really scared to try it. I've read the side effects... read more

Trazodone - Stopping Ambien, starting Trazadone?

I have taken Ambien for about 13 or 14 years, and my doctor now wants to bring me off of it and start Trazodone. I am not happy about this. I have been up to the 12 MG tablet, now I am only using 5 MG, and will take a bit more if I am still not asleep a couple hours later. I have trouble cutting my... read more

Is it O.K. to take both Hydrocodone and Zolpidem (Ambien) at night for sleep???

The Hydrocodone is 5-325 and the Zolpidem is 10 mg.

Ambien - I have been taking zolpidem for 20 years at 10mg. I decided to start tapering by a quarter?

... tab. On day 2 and so far doing fine. Next month (or sooner) I will taper down to a half. I will let my doctor know I want only a 5 MG prescription when my script needs renewed. Then hopefully taper down to a quarter or none. Has anyone else tapered down like that?

Whats a good alternative drug for Xanax to deal with Anxiety and panic attacks?

I'm taking Xanax, Adderall XR, Ambien, and Lamictal**

Does Ambien make you feel angry and hostile toward others?

Upon waking in the mornings, I feel tired and aggitated. I get mad over the least little thing--my hair, my clothes, everything upsets me. I feel like I am someone totally opposite of the kind of person I really am. I don't feel like myself anymore at all. I sometimes think that I would be... read more

Ambien not working, should I try rozeram, any advice please?

Doctor has given me Ambien 10 mg to start ... worked for two weeks then nothing ... so called Doc and she gave me the CR 12.5 mg. that has done nothing not even first time ... what is a person to do to try and get some sleep? I thought about asking her about getting a scrip for Rozeram, but... read more

Does your body eventually stop responding to ambien?

I have been taking ambien for a couple of weeks now and it is working great. My Dr.says to take 2 days off per week or it will eventually stop working. Is this true? I have tried each week end not to take it but only end of staying awake all night long. Thoughts on this?

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