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Ambien: How can I sleep without it?

Sleep Health | Last Active: Feb 10, 2023 | Replies (53)
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@lsittll

rachel123 I feel the same way that you do. I have taking Ambien for about 6 years now. When I am out of medicine I can tell that my body has a dependence on it. It is the only sleeping medication that I have taken that helps me fall asleep.

I don't know how you other people can wean yourself off of this medication.

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 23, 2021

@isittil I was only on Ambien for a little while but realized I was addicted to it .The only way I got of mine was cold turkey but you have to drink a lot of water to flush out your system . I did this for awhile until I was finally able to fall asleep without the med

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dustycat52 | @dustycat52 | Mar 23, 2021

I haven’t totally weaned off of it yet but I’m working on it or at least on taking much less. I cut it using a razor blade. Every ten days I would cut the tiniest piece off to give my brain time to get used to it. I’m down to a third of a 5 mg. tablet. I dissolve it .under my tongue and keep it in my mouth as long as possible to give it time to get into my bloodstream.

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