AMBIEN Reviews (ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE)

Average Rating: 3.1 (1450 Ratings)

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AMBIEN  (ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE):  Zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. This medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less.   FDA Approval Date: 1992-12-16 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Insomnia I was sexually assualted while taking this medicine. As much as I wanted those people to be locked up, I know that I was just as guily. This has ended my marriage of 15 years. Please be aware that you can take this and do things that are completely out of your charcter. And the worst part, you can't remember anything! this medicine has ruined my children's lives. I'm so ashamed. Please be aware of what this can do to your life. I was a normal soccer mom, until my Ambien nightmare. If you think this could never happen to you, then you are a fool! F 46 2 years
10mg 1X day
10/7/2010
 5  chronic insomnia My Sisters husband used to accuse me of making noise in the kitchen an leaving a 'mess' I would get odd cravings tho- like frying just a slice of American cheese till it gets semi burnt. Eatng a hanful of uncooked pastina or orzo, an spilling some Best sleep med I ever had, and I think Ive tried them all- Id pop one pink ambian, and one blue Xanax, and I was asleep solid in 5 minutes or less, until daylight No side FX- no getting argumentative, slurry or pugnacious, no trying to drive the car, or open a beer- just lay down, close eyes, and then Im waking up 'cause its morning- Best sleep aid ever made. M 63 4 years
50mg 1X AN
10/6/2010
 5  Insomnia the only side effect is that it lose effectiveness with a coupple of weeks, so you have to look an alternative until ambien get out of your system and then back again on ambien Perfect! It makes what is suppose to do, put you in sleep.. I'm 6'1, so i need to take 20 mg (i don't know why the manufacturerers don't consider to make the 20mng pill.. anywa, take it with empty stomache (at least 3-4 hours without meal before bed), put your headphones and lay down onece you take in bed, and it works, no side effect, I dont know why people give bad rates of ambien, is the best sleep medication avaliable, is not a benzodiazepine, so addiction is very low compare to ANY benzo.... M 32 2 years
10-20 1X day
10/5/2010
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 3  Insomnia First hand accounts of this drug across the board report numerous instances of people engaging in activities with no recollection. This will likely result in more tragedies for the user and those hurt by the user's hypnotic activities. Only then will FDA be required to halt manufacturing and distribution of Ambien. Personal account: severe next day depression; uninhibited risky behavior. Driving and cooking an hour post consumption; major online purchases for items I do not recall ordering; Major headache in right temple 20 minutes after taking Ambien. M 39 7 days
10 1X day
10/5/2010
 2  Insomnia Have taken ambien on an off over 3 yrs. Due to no insurance and job and the high cost of ambien, I try to use Melatonin. Yrs ago I had a small glass of wine. An hour later I took an Ambien. Went to bed. Or so I thought. Ended up driving to my fiance's house and had butt sex with him. Something I find gross and nasty. Plus we did it outside. I do not remember anything. He told me I was really acting weird and saying stupid crap...screwed him and left. I have found huge piles of wrappers on my floor from food I clearly must have eaten in my sleep. Crumbs on my face and in my bed. I also called my dad who is in his 90s and asked him if he wanted to be in a rock band with me. I do not remember this. My mom yelled at me the next day. Had horrible bouts of depression during the day after taking it to the point of profuse despair unlike any other time. Not every day I took it but sometimes. Addicts be warned: it makes you trip Ambien needs to give a free bedside seatbelt to keep it's consumers from getting up and doing things that could SERIOUSLY hurt someone. It has caused me to feel aggressive and incoherent. i do not drink much and have never been drunk but I assume this is how it would feel F 45 3 months
10 1X day
10/4/2010
 4  Insomnia Some small illussions at first especially when drinking prior to taking the pills. Othere than the obvious mirages, there could be drunk dialing, but that quickly came to an end. I would give anything to have those feelings anymore and the wonder of having to be embarassed for what you did. I would settle for being able to sleep the night full through. before last night, I had sleept 4 hours in 2 days as it takes 4 hours for Ambien to wear out.... I topped todays 20mg Ambien with a Trazadonee and a Temazepam. Hopefully, I will see sleep before work starts in 7 hours... Ambien works so long as you take time off from it. I am thinking that Vallium would be a good substitute over a time as it will also affect the useage of my Ritalin during the days. F 32 6 months
10mg 2X day
9/22/2010
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 3  sleeplessness i feel it takes away my balance, like an ear drum ruptured. Eveything is double vision. I can do things, but have a hard time walking because i midjudge the corners. however, it does stop my leg cramps at night. i know when i am going to have one. my legs are 'antzy', continually moving. The Ambien allows me to sleep (when i dont take it, i go sleep on the couch so my husband can sleep uninterrupted.) The only side effect that really bugs me is the double vision. it's like it relaxes my whole body and my eyes can't focus proberly. F 44 1 days
30 1X W
9/22/2010
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 1  Insomnia Please listen to my warning and do not take this medicine. I beg you to listen for your own safety. My doctor prescribed this for insomnia and told me it was very safe to take nightly. To make a long story short, I just returned from 60 days of inpatient rehab to get off the stuff. I did not take it to get high, but rather to sleep. After awhile, your body becomes addicted and YOU CAN NOT SLEEP WITHOUT IT. In addition, the stuff starts to harm your overall health in terrible ways. Do anything but do not take ambien. PLEASE AVOID THIS MEDICATION M 31 4 years
10mg 1X day
9/20/2010
 3  Insomnia In the past I found out that I was sending crazy texts and IM's to people. I've also called people. So...I would take he phones, and laptop, out of my room. I had also had and episode where I scared the hell out of a guy I was dating when he stayed over, and he said I went crazy. I was upset with him before I took the Ambien. I kinda remember crying (maybe a little), but he said I was crying uncontrollably, and yelling. I had no memory of all that he said. Lastly...I took one last week and was freaked out when I realized that I had given myself an injection while asleep. I found a bent needle on my night stand, and cotton balls (as well as alcohol pads) in my bed. That night I thought about doing it, but decided since it was late to wait until the morning. There was a long gap before I took that last dosage. Instead of already being in the bed when I took it, my last memory was standing in front of my dresser looking in the mirror. Right now...I'm not sure if my being already being in bed would of made a difference. Just before I took the Ambien I was thinking about the fact that I had already missed and injection. F 40
10mg 1X AN
9/18/2010
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 4  Insomnia and perimenopause Next day grogginess, headache, blurred thinking and memory loss. Puts me to sleep quickly and sleep pretty well. I often get up and eat during the night, especially within the first 4 hours of taking it. My foods of choice are always BBQ chips and chocolate. I sometimes do work on my computer which I don't see till the next day. I have more of a desire to have sex with my husband which makes him very happy but I have no recollection of it the next day. We laugh about it the next day but it is strange to not have control of your thoughts and behavior. Thank goodness we have a security system, I can't go far. F 53 4 years
12.5 1X day
9/17/2010
 4  Sleep problems When I disregarded the instructions or took more than 1 a night, I would sleepwalk, have memory loss, eat excessively, and would often have strange dreams. If taken properly (meaning, taking only 1 and going to sleep very soon after) it works very well. If you don't do this, you're going to experience the side effects. M 20 1 years
10 1X day
9/15/2010
 3  Insomnia Slurred Speech, Complete Blackouts Before Bed, One Night My Roomate Had To Carry Me Up The Steps To bed, Closest Feeling Is Like Being Drunk. I Have woken Up To Texts i Dont Remember Sending, And Literally Hundreds Of Songs Downloaded And Not Remembering Any Of It. I Need To Start Going To Bed Right After, Cause I usaully Take It Then Wait An Hour And A Half When I Feel It Kick In. I'm Not Sure If I Should Stop Taking It All Together Or Caustiously Take It. M 22 3 weeks
10 1X day
9/15/2010
 1  Insomnia Joint, bone, muscle pains, feeling of being detached from body. Memory loss. Accelerated aging in face. Withdrawal while trying to stop Please, avoid this drug at all cost. It has robbed me of my health, looks, vitality, memory and family; and still not a good night's quality of sleep. I have driven, shopped, ordered things online and over the phone, texted and called friends - all with no recollection. I was amazed looking at emails and text sent at how eloquent I was expressing my thoughts to people I barely knew. This drug gives temporary relief but can ruin your life. I look like a 70 year old lady and people treat me as such. F 54 4 years
10MG 1X day
9/14/2010
 4  insomnia This med works really well for me. I have always had insomnia, and went to dr. due to chronic headaches (I've had them since at least high school). Dr. suggested it could be my sleep, and I tried the ambien. I do have memory loss during the night I take it, especially if I don't go to bed within an hour or so. I sometimes don't remember conversations if in middle of night (if my husband tells me something after I'm already asleep). Overall, great med. I take it a few nights a week. Only take it if you have 8-9 hours to sleep. I would recommend starting on a weekend, in case you have trouble waking up on time. M 27 3 years
10 mg 1X AN
9/13/2010
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 3  Insomnia I have become so forgetful. I have started back to school and can't remember anything I read! I can't even remember names of co-workers. It is also addictive so you have to wean yourself off after several nights of taking it or the insomnia is awful. I am currently weaning off the drug. I would rather be tired than feel like I am losing my mind. F 50 6 months
6.25 1X day
9/12/2010
 2  Insomia Daytime grogginess, rebound insomnia, and strange behavior I actually haven't taken Ambien in a while but wanted to post my experience. I did not have as severe symptoms as some described here, but I found that my side effects greatly outweighed any benefits. Even if I got 8 hours of sleep, I would be very groggy the next day, which was very difficult when I had to drive a distance the next day. Also, while I could sleep the night I took it, I couldn't the next night. The medicine would take about 30 minutes to kick in, but, when it did, I would do some pretty silly things like send messages to my sister in all caps, a desire to put on all this make-up though I don't really wear any usually, and it made me want to have sex really, really bad. I remember thinking that these behaviors were really strange and not me while I was doing them, but I just couldn't stop. My doctor has tried to put me back on Zoloft several times, but I refuse. If I really, really need something, I just take a benadryl. That still makes me a bit groggy the next day, but nothing like Ambien. F 35
10 1X AN
9/8/2010
 1  Insomnia The first few days were fine. I had done quite a bit of research on Ambien and knew that before taking it, I needed to lock my door, hide my car keys, turn off my phone, unplug my computer, and go right to bed. I also told everyone I live/stay with that I was on the drug and what could happen in regards to side effects. This past Sunday, I had a period of about half an hour in the middle of the day where I started getting double vision and hallucinations...while driving. Luckily my girlfriend was with me and was able to drive us home when I explained to her what was going on. Sunday night I took 1/2 10mg pill to go to sleep, counted the pills, and had 6 1/2 left I was fine. Got up at 10:00AM Monday. Around 2PM we went up to a local fast food place for a snack. I was perfectly aware of everything until we got to the drive thru speaker. All of a sudden I got very confused. I don't remember ordering, I don't remember paying. I don't remember anything until 4:30PM when I woke u I thought it would answer my questions, since melatonin and various other natural and over-the-counter products do nothing. I do have to say that for the first time in a long time I actually had vivid dreams that I remember completely. But are they real or induced? Not worth the risk. M 28 7 days
10 mg 1X day
9/7/2010
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 4  Sleep M 50 2 years
12.5 1X day
9/6/2010
 4  insomnia after surgery Unusual feelings of dread, and some diaherrea. Am knocked out cold and cannot be worken up. Doctor prescribed after cosmetic surgery for sleep. It's worked great but worried about the mental dependance on it. No strange behaviors but I honestly would not know if there was a fire or bomb, i am knocked out cold for solid 7 hours. Tonight going to try to wean, just take 3-4x per week and then later less. I would like to keep for times when insomnia is really bad, and not to use it every night, if possible. Doctors definately prescribe and encourage this way too easily. F 51 2 months
5 mg 1X day
9/5/2010
 5  trouble sleeping NONE!! The only pill that makes me fall asleep at night. Should only take it at hour of sleep. If you have addictive personality, do not take it. The best sleep aid ever. I take it 3 or 4 times a week. Should not pull from the market just because it doesn't work for certain people. Only take it while you are with your family or someone you trust just to be on the safe side. Duh!!! it's a sleep-aid. It's supposed to knock you out. F 29 10 months
10mg 3X W
8/30/2010

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