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Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

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

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I started with cutting of a bit by bit from 12.5 mg to 3/4of it. Tough at First few nights about a week. Now stay on course of it with changing my sleeping hours and habits. No night light, computer , or being active after 9:00pm. Push myself to meditate and trying not to worry about getting sleep. Wake up early and exercise. No afternoon nap and keep moving if feeling tired in the afternoon. Yoga at 5 pm for an hour and prepare myself to bedtime. Hope next month or two I will cut it to 1/2 of 12.5 mg ER. Wish me luck!

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You are wise, I think, to wean yourself off Ambien slowly. Although some people may be able to go cold turkey, it isn't recommended as there can be some serious side effects.