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Took 2 hrs to go to sleep- now found a solution without meds
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After yeas of Ambian, Dr suddenly took me off! Haven’t had more than 8 weeks , he said just take melatonin!
Just 2 to 3 hours since. No amount of melatonin helps. Jittery all the time.
Can’t sleep during day either.
What can I do?
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GET ANOTHER DOCTOR!
Try Zzzquil Ultra Doxylamine succinate. I ran out of Ambien and I took 2 zzzyquil and it helped me get to sleep. Wow, your dr. should not have taken you off Ambien abruptly. He should have weaned you off, I hope you get some sleep.
Take care.
I think it is time to find a new doctor. Your current doctor doesn't seem to have your best interest at heart. Melatonin does NOT work for everyone. I know, I have tried it multiple times. I now take about a quarter or third of a 10 mg ambien tablet and am able to usually get 7 hours of sleep. My doctor doesn't like ambien but she knows how important a decent night's sleep is.
I went off ambien for almost a year, tried everything to help me get a decent night's sleep, ending up counting backwards from 100 --- often many times, which was some help but a little ambien assured a decent night's sleep.
I don't know if you have tried Benedryl. My sisters depend on that but I seem to be allergic to it.
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I quit Ambien myself and didn't sleep for 2 months. Fortunately, my Dr. isn't indoctrinated into the "You can use sleep meds cult." She said you MUST sleep even if sleep meds are required. After much research I came to the conclusion either Lunesta or Doxepin (Silenor) would be right for me. She agreed and started me on Lunesta that now gives me 4-7 hrs a night. If your Dr. will not, ask to be referred to a sleep specialist.