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Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien) - any tips?
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I've been on Ambien, prescribed by different neurologists since 1990s due to sleep deprivation. At times, I had to to use 20 mg Ambien in order to sleep. Had sleep study on 2015, diagnosed with sleep apnea, but the specialist did not follow up on his own study order. On 10/2019, had 2 sleep studies, indicated sleep apnea. Have been on CPAP since last November which has helped me markedly. I have been able to reduce the dose to 2.5-5mg and at times, don't use it at all.
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Thought I’d update on my quest to wean off ambien. It’s now two years that I’m off ambien, You can check my threads from August ‘18 on. I still take 50 mg Trazadone for sleep but that’s it. On a rare occasion (if I can’t fall asleep) I take .25 Xanax. I’m thrilled to be able to sleep well. The substitution of Trazodone for ambien really worked for me. Hope this helps someone.