@hyundaipro
I took Ambien for a while but I had no problems coming off of it. I’ve never tried any other drug I just stayed awake until I eventually fell asleep.
Is your medication still effective or has it stopped putting you to sleep, or if it’s no longer effective perhaps you’re trying to taper off it. Can you provide us any further details?
Take care,
Jake
@hyundaipro
I took Ambien for a while but I had no problems coming off of it. I’ve never tried any other drug I just stayed awake until I eventually fell asleep.
Is your medication still effective or has it stopped putting you to sleep, or if it’s no longer effective perhaps you’re trying to taper off it. Can you provide us any further details?
Take care,
Jake
I’m just worried I can’t go on a trip might run out or with COVID Dr are quitting just don’t want to dependent I stop for a week and stayed up the whole time scared
I've posted this on another sleep thread here.. typical insomnia for 20 yrs, 72 now. Used Ambien, switched by MD to Ativan, terrible stuff, withdrawal is dangerous, switched to Belsomra which seriously affected my cognitive functioning, Got license and for two yrs been using a tincture of THC/CBD drops under tongue with success. Don't get the typical high feeling, no Cheech & Chong foolishness, just gets me into a deeper sleep state. It's a natural product, non habit forming.
I've posted this on another sleep thread here.. typical insomnia for 20 yrs, 72 now. Used Ambien, switched by MD to Ativan, terrible stuff, withdrawal is dangerous, switched to Belsomra which seriously affected my cognitive functioning, Got license and for two yrs been using a tincture of THC/CBD drops under tongue with success. Don't get the typical high feeling, no Cheech & Chong foolishness, just gets me into a deeper sleep state. It's a natural product, non habit forming.
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Hi @hyundaipro, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.
How long have you been taking zolpidem? Are you taking it for insomnia?
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1 ReactionYes and have been taking zopiden about 2002
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@hyundaipro, thanks for the additional information. You'll notice that I moved your messages to this discussion called "Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)" https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/weenoff-ambian-with-melatonin/ I did this so that you can connect with other members like @almetia3 @elwooodsdad @jakedduck1 @tolepma @sndishpr and others.
Hyundaipro, are you concerned that you may be addicted to zolpidem? Are you wishing to reduce your use of it?
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I took Ambien for a while but I had no problems coming off of it. I’ve never tried any other drug I just stayed awake until I eventually fell asleep.
Is your medication still effective or has it stopped putting you to sleep, or if it’s no longer effective perhaps you’re trying to taper off it. Can you provide us any further details?
Take care,
Jake
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1 ReactionYes if I can been taking it since 2002
I’m just worried I can’t go on a trip might run out or with COVID Dr are quitting just don’t want to dependent I stop for a week and stayed up the whole time scared
Yes about 15 years yes very high anxiety
I've posted this on another sleep thread here.. typical insomnia for 20 yrs, 72 now. Used Ambien, switched by MD to Ativan, terrible stuff, withdrawal is dangerous, switched to Belsomra which seriously affected my cognitive functioning, Got license and for two yrs been using a tincture of THC/CBD drops under tongue with success. Don't get the typical high feeling, no Cheech & Chong foolishness, just gets me into a deeper sleep state. It's a natural product, non habit forming.
What is it called and thank you