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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR AMBIEN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | insomnia | my best friend's husband was prescribed ambien while he was CLEARLY depressed, he started making his "final arrangements" so my friend went to the doctor with him but she knew nothing about the side effects. The doctor failed to mention them. She told the dr. that the man next to her was not the same man she was with for 21 years. All the dr. did was give another refill. The next day he got up in the middle of the night, drove a mile and a half, pulled over. and shot and killed himself. | Don't EVER take this medicine, I am listing his age and sex, not mine | M | 53 | 6 days | 12/29/2009 | 1 | Sleeplessness, insomnia | Initially, it was a miracle drug. 12.5mg Ambien CR each night prescribed after a painful surgery. It's now six years later, and I've not been able to work for a year due to fatigue and depression that's gotten progressively worse. Why isn't SOMEONE doing a study of the long term affects of this horrendously addictive and dangerous medication? | I took Ambien for 4 years before major depression issues appeared. For the past year, I've been so fatigued, I haven't been able to return to work. I've talked to internists and psychiatrists, had every blood test imaginable performed, and tried at least 15 different antidepressants. They all say my problem is "stress." I tell them "The stress is from not being able to get my life back!" Not one doctor suggested the Ambien might be the problem; they just kept writing the refills. After reading many blogs, I'm convinced Ambien is the culprit. My symptoms are: chronic fatigue, depression that is being managed somewhat successfully by Effexor XR, inability to concentrate, blurred vision, sensitivity to noise and visual stimulus (TV, movies), needing higher and higher doses of Ambien to sleep, major social anxiety, mental confusion, sleep-eating, sleep-cleaning, and sleep-emailing. I've realized over the last few weeks that my whole day revolves around how soon I can take my Ambien and escape from the world - just like an alcoholic waits for that first drink of the day. If that's not a physical ADDICTION, I don't know what is. I'm on day 2 tapering off the drug, and the withdrawals are hell (anxiety, crying, fatigue, major depression, body aches, head aches, nausea). Conclusion - ADDICTION!! And the addiction came on so slowly, I didn't know it was happening. I agree that Ambien is the Devil's Drug and I cannot believe it's still on the market. Class lawsuit, | F | 53 | 6 years | 12/29/2009 | 1 | insomnia | I am diabetic and it increased my blood sugar greatly. I stopped it and in two days my blood sugar returned to my normal. | M | 53 | 28 days 5 1X day | 7/19/2015 | 1 | cr12 for insomnia | I had a full blown manic episode and I am not bipolar | I don't think anybody should take this medicine. I caused a lot of problems for me. | M | 53 | 10 years | 9/25/2009 | 1 | insomnia | I began taking ambien about 6 years ago, 10mg and it worked great! then about 4 years ago I began to notice that my mouth was burning the tongue and roof of my mouth, the nerves in my teeth hurt and all of my teeth are numb. My ears hurt and there is pain as well as fullness sensation. My feet tingle, are numb and burn as well as my fingertips.I don't know of it has been my long use of ambien or not. That is my QUESTION; I came off ambien for 6 months and saw no change in my symptoms. Is there anyone out there who has experienced similar symptoms and got better. The doctors are baffled by my symptoms and they are only getting worse.Please reply if you think you can help. I am going to the Mayo Clinic soon for an evaluation. | I think ambien is safe as long as it is taken for a short time and not on a daily basis. I was taking way too much because 10mg wasn't working anymore and with a chronic pain conditon I have all I wanted to do is sleep. If anyone who reads this can of me some help, then please let me hear from you: My question is how long does it take for ambien to get completely out of one's system? | F | 53 | 6 years | 10/7/2009 | 1 | insomnia | It was a great drug to fall asleep and I never noticed any side effects until about 7 years later with daily use and sometimes using more than the prescribed dose, my mouth started burinng, my teeth began to hurt (like nerve pain) and the pain is constant and chronic. I continued taking it unaware it could be the cause of such pain. Today, I am wondering after having been off of ambien for 5 months at one time and saw no change, could it still be in my system causing my oral, facial pain as well as tingling and numbness in my hands and feet. Is there anyone who can answer that question for me?How long does it take to get completely out of the system and undo any potential damage? | There are other safer products found at health food stores that I use like L-tryphtophan and melatonin in combination. I still use ambien but I find that 10mg doesn't work like it used to. I take 1 1/2 -2 sometimes but I don't know how safe it is and if I am causing potential neurological problems. Can anyone answer that one for me? | F | 53 | 7 years | 5/13/2009 | 5 | The stuff works well. However the hypnotic side effects and memory loss have been used against me by lovers and family. They know to wait until I'm about to fall asleep to ask for money or favors. I've learned to wait until I'm alone before taking Ambien. I've also learned not to hide anything or clean house after taking the drug. I lose things for months if I do. | Ambien's memory loss side effect is a great way to watch a movie or show you really like. I never remember the ending and get to watch the movie several times as if it were the first time. | M | 52 | 4 years | 9/22/2009 | 5 | lack of sleep due to hot flashes | sometimes groggy a bit after waking up | In 15-20 minutes I am out like a light.. wake up 6-8 hrs later. Started with 10mg (whole tablet) found using 1/2 tablet same results. Ambien has been a lifesaver for me. Shuts my "brain chatter" off. OTC sleep-aids never worked for me.I don't recommend this for some individuals...if you experience some of the comments I am reading...STOP TAKING IT!! | F | 52 | 7 weeks | 12/7/2009 | 5 | Well, when I take this drug I see other people and I think they are taking my food. I thought my bright pink room was "paradise", and my friend, whom is also taking this drug, thinks she's Chucky. She also thinks she's dancing with the famous singer, Beyonce. | This is some amazing stuff right here! | F | 52 | 10 months | 3/11/2006 | 5 | Insomnia | Night eating at times but this condition first appeared when I was in college. Don't talk on the phone or get on your computer after you take it. | F | 52 | 2 days 10 mg 1X day | 7/12/2010 | 5 | 15+ years of insomnia | None, other than an occasional headache. | I've been taking 5mg. almost nightly for about 5 years. It has improved my life and that of my family tremendously!! My doctor is reluctant to renew the prescription. Maybe it's time to find a new doctor. | F | 52 | 5 years | 2/10/2009 | 4 | insomnia | it really really works but i absolutely crash.somewhat of a drunk feeling but other than loss of memory no real problems i know i'm in for kinky sex(don't really remember)when my husband gives me my 10mg.with a martini i'm pretty sure i'm naked before i finish the drink | it actually works great it is a sleeping pill and it knocks me out i take 10mg.never more than twice per week-once for me,usually at least a good 8hours (right at bedtime)and if i take it a second time during the week that is for my husband-by agreement,usually with a cocktail,he then basically does what he wants with no complaints from me although i do admit i no longer have pubic hair,he always seems to be careful. He tells me i'm smiling and i do sleep well | F | 52 | 5 days | 4/14/2008 | 4 | insomnia | sleep walking, eating, no memory the next day | Excellent at helping me both fall and stay asleep (CR version) | F | 52 | 1 years | 6/7/2007 | 4 | inability to fall asleep | F | 52 | 2 years | 1/6/2003 | 4 | Insomnia | Was paralized for a few seconds. Ambien Cr works very fast. I wanted an extra few minutes to do something but this drug was determined to put me to sleep whether I wanted to or not. I tried to fight the drug but felt paralized for a few seconds. That was quite frightening. | Ambien CR is much more potent than regular Ambien. It's a lot like taking an anaesthetic. However, quality of sleep is excellent. | M | 52 | 15 days | 4/21/2006 | 4 | I slept only 3 hours before waking | After 4 years found problems concentrating on one subject. Almost like an ADHD thing from what I read. Could be stress related? | Great for sleep. I would sleep only 3 hours per night and then wake up - wide awake. Went to sleep at 9:00PM woke at 12:00PM. Went to sleep at 11:00PM woke up at 2:00PM. Ambien let me sleep all night. I Wake up once or twice per night but fall back asleep quickly. Only take 5 milligrams sometimes but mostly 2.5 (split pill). No other drugs other than beer. Lots of stress in 2008-2009 being a supervisor. Never had a noticable concentration problem until after about 36 months of use. Not real bad but sort of noticable. At this point a slight lack of concentration is better than laying awake for 3 to 4 hours a night and dozing off at 5:00AM when the alarm goes off at 5:30 AM. Take it at bedtime and go directly to sleep. Don't be dumb and go out to the store or try to make a midnight snack after taking the sleep pill. I have not read all the posts and I am sure there are some negative experiences which are regretable. The drug so far has been helpful for me to sleep. | M | 52 | 4 years | 8/2/2009 | 4 | Sleep | Relax | M | 52 | 5 years 12.5 | 7/27/2015 | 4 | Back and neck injuries-pain | I have been taking the generic of Ambien for probably two years now. I have not experienced any side effects yet, other than if I don't take it, it seems I cannot sleep. I did note that the generics vary. The oval shaped pill by one manufacturer works better for me than the round pill. It is hard to get the pharmacy to have the right one in, but is worth calling ahead to ask. | I would recommend it, at least to try it and see if it works for you. I have not had other sleeping aids, but found that I wake up just fine with this medication. I have taken Lyrica for supposed fibromyalgia and woke up so groggy, it took hours to wear off. I believe the dose is low, 5mg. I don't have it with me, so I cannot check. | F | 52 | 2 years | 1/21/2010 | 3 | insomnia | ringing ears | F | 52 | 7 days | 11/8/2006 | 3 | insomnia | Memory loss, confusion, inability to make decisions, anxiety syndrome, and addiction. | I used Ambien CR for two months, everynight. I slept like a baby until I developed a tolerance to it. In the daytime I would feel very muddle-headed, not hung over, but feeling like I'd had a mild stroke. I had definite memory loss, and difficulty with concentration. After two months I developed an actual physical addiction to it. I would experience severe (and I mean severe) anxiety, elevated heart rate and b/p. Eventually I got off it using the anitidepressant Remeron. Remeron worked like a charm at first, but eventually that too stopped working. The best cure for insomnia I have ever used has been hemp. It's been used for thousands of years for depression and insomnia. Although it is unhealty to smoke any substance, pot (in my experience) been the most effective treatment for chronic insomnia. It never stops working. | M | 52 | 2 months | 3/25/2008 |