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Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Sleep Health | Last Active: Mar 15 5:39am | Replies (459)

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I have been taking 10 mg of Ambien for the last ten years. I have tried melatonin but it did not work for me. I understand that it is important to be under a doctor's supervision when you cut back on Ambien. Anyone here who has been successful in terms of cutting back/quitting Ambien?

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I just changed Drs. UT Health.
My Dr. is at true end of his career. Let’s just say he is Bidenesque.
I took my prescription bottles and he did not look at them. He just took my written prescription list.
I was out of Ambien and the nurse said you know that’s a Schedule #}# Med don’t you.
I didn’t get smart with her but I’ve been taking Ambien 23 years so I know more than she does if she doesn’t take Ambien. Last night I ran out of my Ambien.
By 4:30 I could not sleep. I tried to call them but their line went to answering service.
So tonight another restless night.
I don’t abuse this medicine, i’m fact I had two expired refills on tbe bottle. I dont need to all time but when I need it I need it