Ambien CR and Hangover: What Users Say

• Rob...
• September 1, 2014

"My problem isn't getting to sleep... it's STAYING asleep. I have found that after trying Lunesta (nasty, nasty aftertaste for an entire day afterwards... and the hangover!) I much prefer Ambien, but it has to be 'CR' ... and crystal clear the next day. Never had any problem with aftereffects... ever. Problem is... the doctor stopped prescribing sleep aids as too addictive, however, even after reminding him that the last bottle of 50 lasted me about three years... he still wasn't willing. This needs to be over the counter."

• Liz...
• March 14, 2015

For Insomnia "I have been on regular Ambien 10 mg since 2007. I have major insomnia and have tried alternatives and even quit drinking caffeine and limit sugar to no avail. I talked to my doctor yesterday and decided to try the CR because I just couldn't stay asleep. After 3-4 hours, I was wide awake. Well, last night I had the most vivid dreams and I am still groggy this morning. It definitely helped me fall back asleep. (I pee a lot, lol.) I am glad I waited until the weekend to see how it would affect me. I took it at 8:30 p.m. and it's almost 9 a.m. and I feel slightly hungover. I'm going to try it again tonight, but sleeping through the night might not be worth it. I can't believe some reviews say it's not effective because it immediately made me sleepy!"

• Anonymous
• March 29, 2011

For Insomnia "I have been on Ambien CR 12.5 mg for a while, and it does not seem to work for me. I take it, and I do not even get tired, but feel drunk. The first day I was on it, I got in my brand new car and wrecked it. When I take it and do go right to sleep, I still wake up every hour after that, so I am not even actually getting restful sleep. I don't know why this medicine seems to work so well for everyone else on here and not work for me."