About sleeping pills

I take Ambien
I have a very hard time sleeping so my doctor put me on ambien. I has worked wonders for me.

Ellen

Motors said:

Hi Ellen.I called my doctor
Hi Ellen.I called my doctor today n she gave me Zolpidem Tartrate need for bedtime as needed.

Zolpidem Tartrate is generic Ambien
Ambien always gives me a good nights sleep. However, watch out for the amnesia. I did things on Ambien that I had no idea about, including conversations with my daughter and husband, getting up, ordering a Kindle for my daughter, and, umm, making love 9yes, with my husband), and not having a clue. He was shocked when I looked at him and asked if we'd "done anything last night." He thought I was teasing, and I told him that I truly had no recall.

I still use Ambien on occasion, particularly recently as I've gone through all of my stuff, but always tell him when I'm using it. I didn't use it the nights before my recent surgeries, because I knew I couldn't guarantee that I wouldn't eat after midnight.

All this being said, happy daughter with her Kindle (I was going to get one for her anyway - found out when I ordered her a second one, not knowing I'd ordered the first!) My husband knows if I use it to tell me if I had a good time the night before, and yes, I will awaken well-rested. However, I do try to avoid it.

Alice

abrub said:

Zolpidem Tartrate is generic Ambien
Ambien always gives me a good nights sleep. However, watch out for the amnesia. I did things on Ambien that I had no idea about, including conversations with my daughter and husband, getting up, ordering a Kindle for my daughter, and, umm, making love 9yes, with my husband), and not having a clue. He was shocked when I looked at him and asked if we'd "done anything last night." He thought I was teasing, and I told him that I truly had no recall.

I still use Ambien on occasion, particularly recently as I've gone through all of my stuff, but always tell him when I'm using it. I didn't use it the nights before my recent surgeries, because I knew I couldn't guarantee that I wouldn't eat after midnight.

All this being said, happy daughter with her Kindle (I was going to get one for her anyway - found out when I ordered her a second one, not knowing I'd ordered the first!) My husband knows if I use it to tell me if I had a good time the night before, and yes, I will awaken well-rested. However, I do try to avoid it.

Alice

Alice...does the 9 before
Alice...does the 9 before the yes, mean 9 times in one night???? LOL

cinnamonsmile said:

Alice...does the 9 before
Alice...does the 9 before the yes, mean 9 times in one night???? LOL

I'm with Cinnamon...
Alice, I also want to know about that "9"!

Maybe she doesn't mean 9 times, but rather 9 YES, YES, YES!...if you know what I mean....

:-o Traci

Be careful - It's addicting
I take Ambien also. I took it every night for almost 2 years. I had to stop because it wasn't working well anymore. When I did try to stop I couldn't sleep for 2 days. I still take it be have cut down to 1/2 pill and only when absolutely needed. The last time I refilled my rx was in June and I'd still have some if my husband didn't take it once in a while too. Even now taking a 1/2 pill I still have trouble sleeping the next night without it. It works well just be careful, it is habit forming.

Helen

helen e said:

Be careful - It's addicting
I take Ambien also. I took it every night for almost 2 years. I had to stop because it wasn't working well anymore. When I did try to stop I couldn't sleep for 2 days. I still take it be have cut down to 1/2 pill and only when absolutely needed. The last time I refilled my rx was in June and I'd still have some if my husband didn't take it once in a while too. Even now taking a 1/2 pill I still have trouble sleeping the next night without it. It works well just be careful, it is habit forming.

Helen

Have you ever tried Melatonin?
A lot of people swear by it, and it is over the counter "vitamin" type thing. Something to consider, though after Ambien it may not be strong enough. Also, Bendadryl (the old original capsules) can really know you out too. I took those to sleep when I was on chemo.

disneyfan2008 said:

I am up avg of every 2 hrs
I am up avg of every 2 hrs and sometimes more often. I have told ALL my Drs about this. THE only reponse I get is...OH you age (NOT tamoxifen etc). It has been since 2008 (last time I remember sleeping through the NIGHT) so now it is just my way of life..

I have not come out and asked for sleeping meds but NOT ONE has offered.

Denise

Doctors will NOT....
OFFER meds for sleeping, pain or anxiety/depression. EVER. You have to request it. Don't wait for the doctor. Go in and request (demand) something to help you!