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That's good that you didn't have to take an ambien, and that you slept well. Can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689233/

that you didn't have to take an ambien

Discussion: POTS - postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

@lindadiane, since you are currently prescribed Xanax, which is a benzo, maybe try asking your doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435590/

I was taking Diazepam( valium) and Ambien ... , but Ambien wasn't working good ... for me, so my doctor stopped the Ambien

Discussion: Has anyone taken trazodone (Desyrel) for insomnia?

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

I am in exactly the same meds as you..except I takec5mg ambien every night and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714415/

same meds as you..except I takec5mg ambien ... I've also tried stopping ambien

Discussion: Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Jun 5, 2022

@lisalovestim & @kelbel Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support. @lisalovestim...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/177662/

You mentioned that you have been on Ambien ... I'm not sure about Ambien but I

Discussion: Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Feb 8, 2021

Do NOT try to quit Ambien cold turkey. The dose needs to be titrated downward with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782098/

Do NOT try to quit Ambien cold turkey

Discussion: I thought I was ready to drop to 5mg from normal 10mg ambien.

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

The dose is what the doctors start you out at....all medications are different...1mg of Lorazepam may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984968/

may be equal strength to 12.5mg of Ambien

Discussion: Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Hello Judithjoy....so Xanax helps you sleep? Isn't it an anxiety medication? I need something different than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903654/

I need something different than Ambien

Discussion: Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

I have also been on Ambien and want off of it. It started because I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236818/

I have also been on Ambien and want ... I have been on Ambien for over 10 years

Discussion: Weaning Off of Ativan For Sleep

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Apr 11, 2019

I was just started on 10 mg ambien recently. Let me know if you were successful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/177496/

I was just started on 10 mg ambien recently

Discussion: Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Sep 9, 2018

Was curious if you get the munchies. This is my biggest with ambien - an hour...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/177493/

This is my biggest with ambien - an

Discussion: Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Sep 3, 2018

I have done the same how many days are you typically short? Do you sleep at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199512/

Do you sleep at all without Ambien?

Discussion: Taking Ambien during the day

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

Doctor gave Ambien to me everyday because I couldn't sleep the night after taking it, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919134/

Doctor gave Ambien to me everyday because ... Ambien is THE WORST medication I have ... Estazolam, Lunesta, Clonazepam and Ambien ... Ambien gave me soooo much severe anxiety

Discussion: Ambien stopped working

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Have any of you experienced this emotional response from taking Ambien to sleep at night? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126828/

this emotional response from taking Ambien ... I love Ambien because I go to sleep

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 9, 2020

I was taking Ambien for almost 15 years...no problems..Started having bad side effects such as bringing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/177462/

I was taking Ambien for almost 15 years ... The only thing that knocks me out is Ambien