A :Weaning off Ambien

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I have helped wean a few from Benzo's like clonopin by using GABA,

which works the same pathway via allopregnenolone, I believe. Not

sure about ambien. I also use plant based melatonin by Natural

Health Int'l (the same guys athat make Femenesence) at 0.3mg per

dose. No side effects and really helps. SOurce natural makes a

great blend of all and more with high does valarian called Night

Rest which is good. Insomniacs almost always need more though, and

he sounds like a classic exmaple of _________, (insert homeopathic

with those keynotes that I forgot:)

Brad West ND

Bay Areas

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> Hello- I am working with a 69 yo male who has been on Ambien for

almost 10 years. (Sleep became an issue for him following the break-

up of a long term romantic relationship). The medication will allow

him to get 3-4 hours of undisturbed sleep a night.  He takes a low

dose at bed time and believes he is psychologically dependent on

it.  He also describes ritualistic checking behavior before bed due

to fear of break-ins (he lives alone) and states that the Ambien is

part of his ritual.  He is mildly anxious and dissatisfied with his

life.  He wants to do something to help others but feels unworthy,

like people will discover he's not a good person.  He also worries

that if he were to volunteer, his poor sleep may interfere with his

ability to fulfill his responsibility.

>      Has anybody out there successfully weaned somebody off of

this med?  It seems like GABA would be useful here...any help would

be appreciated.

> N.D.

> N.field, RI

> 401*597*0477

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