ambien

[Guest guest]

I have used Ambien on my OCD daughter twice. She normally takes Clonidine to

help her fall asleep at night but twice last summer I gave her the Ambien

when we were camping and she was unable to fall asleep. The first time she took

it, it made her pretty goofy. She talked in her sleep and said some very

funny things. When she woke up, she told me that she remembered trying to tell

me

something but couldn't because she was so dopey. The second time, she was

about an hour into a fit (change in schedule--her dad and sister were gone, she

was very tired) and I gave it to her. She was asleep within a half an hour

and slept peacefully all night. Kelley in NV

[Guest guest]

I have used Ambien on my OCD daughter twice. She normally takes Clonidine to

help her fall asleep at night but twice last summer I gave her the Ambien

when we were camping and she was unable to fall asleep. The first time she took

it, it made her pretty goofy. She talked in her sleep and said some very

funny things. When she woke up, she told me that she remembered trying to tell

me

something but couldn't because she was so dopey. The second time, she was

about an hour into a fit (change in schedule--her dad and sister were gone, she

was very tired) and I gave it to her. She was asleep within a half an hour

and slept peacefully all night. Kelley in NV

[Guest guest]

No experience with children and Ambien, but I used to take it, myself.

It was very effective in helping me sleep. The issues I had with it

were that if I took it and then stayed up (got up to do something I

forgot about or whatever), I could act very strangely; and have no

memory of that time. Also it can be addictive.

It was very helpful for me, though, and it did not make me tired the

next day.

lisa

>

> Does anyone have any experience with Ambien? Has anyone used Ambien

> with

> their children with autism as a sleep agent?

>

> D from NJ

> Married with 2 sons.

>

> Tommy: 19 y.o. ADD type (inattentive, depressive).

> Effexor 75 mg daily.

>

> : 18 y.o. Autism with moderate to severe Retardation,

> seizure/spike disorder, OCD and bipolar

> cycling/mixed states, sensory processing and

> integration dysfunction.

> Meds: Lamictal 250 mg; Topamax 300 mg;

> Celexa 40 mg; Seroquel 1300 mg; Haldol 1.5 mg; daily.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

No experience with children and Ambien, but I used to take it, myself.

It was very effective in helping me sleep. The issues I had with it

were that if I took it and then stayed up (got up to do something I

forgot about or whatever), I could act very strangely; and have no

memory of that time. Also it can be addictive.

It was very helpful for me, though, and it did not make me tired the

next day.

lisa

>

> Does anyone have any experience with Ambien? Has anyone used Ambien

> with

> their children with autism as a sleep agent?

>

> D from NJ

> Married with 2 sons.

>

> Tommy: 19 y.o. ADD type (inattentive, depressive).

> Effexor 75 mg daily.

>

> : 18 y.o. Autism with moderate to severe Retardation,

> seizure/spike disorder, OCD and bipolar

> cycling/mixed states, sensory processing and

> integration dysfunction.

> Meds: Lamictal 250 mg; Topamax 300 mg;

> Celexa 40 mg; Seroquel 1300 mg; Haldol 1.5 mg; daily.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

We used Ambien for about a month when 's " zombies " that he knew were in his

room kept him awake every night. He started to like the feeling that it gave

him too much, though, so we stopped using it. He had gotten into a better sleep

pattern, though, so could sleep even without it.

Kim in IA ( 16 ocd)

[Guest guest]

We used Ambien for about a month when 's " zombies " that he knew were in his

room kept him awake every night. He started to like the feeling that it gave

him too much, though, so we stopped using it. He had gotten into a better sleep

pattern, though, so could sleep even without it.

Kim in IA ( 16 ocd)

[Guest guest]

We tried Ambien with Karac. It made him hyper. He is now on .25 mg of Zanax at night and it is a Godsend. He slept until 8:00 this morning. Zanax is an antianxiety medication just like Ambien. I don't know why one would make him hyper and the other helps him sleep. These kids are so different. I understand that Ambien is the only drug for sleep approved for airline pilots. I hope you have good luck. Pat K

[Guest guest]

--Oh, my, I have not had that!! I guess it effects different folks

different ways..I just love the relaxed feeling it gives me..since

the revision surgery, I just can't get comfortable enough in a soft

chair etc. When I take this drug it gives me the ability to feel

comfortable for a short time even if I am not.This maynot make any

sense but any of the other drugs I take, actually I am only taking 2

vicodone a day,just does not give me that feeling...anyone else

understand this or not??,PA

- In , " Kathleen Wigham "

<kulina@...> wrote:

>

> i had found with past usage of ambien that if i decided to stay

awake and

> get up out of bed and move around instead of sleep that indeed i

could do

> anything i wanted with little or no pain. ambien basically shut off

the

> receptors for a couple of hours. its an almost 'i dont care'

attitude of the

> brain override. AND i might add the next morning i had no recall of

what i

> had done not without really thinking about it and reconnecting the

dots and

> seeing obvious visual clues in the house, like rearranging an

entire food

> pantry and didn't remember doing it.

> wishing you many peaceful moments

> TwistedSister in NJ

> 1982 Scoliosis Harrington fusion, 1998 Revision A/P Surgery for

Flatback

> Syndrome, 1998 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, 1999 Degenrative SI

Joints,

> 2000 Weight Loss Surgery, 2000 Spinal Hardware Removed, 2001

Cervical

> bulging discs, 2002 Arachnoiditis, 2002 GERD, 2002 Adhesions, 1993

Mitral

> Valve Prolapse, 1996 Fibromyalgia, 2001 Kidney Stones,

> 2003 Interstitial Cystitis, May 2003 Anterior spine hardware removal

> ** LIFE IS UNCERTAIN.............EAT DESSERT FIRST **

> Harrington Rod scoliosis people and other post-op multiple spine

surgery

> people may interested in the following website dedicated to Flatback

> Syndrome and revision/salvage spine surgery... " Salvaged Sisters of

> Scoliosis " website on Delphi Forums at:

> http://forums.delphiforums.com/adultscoliosis/messages

>

[Guest guest]

What Kulina said about Ambien is so very true! Many, many people have reported that, if they do not stay in bed after taking it, they become very hyperactive and do things they would not ordinarily do! Some have eaten out of the refrigerator, some have "cleaned out the pantry" as Kulina mentioned, and the list of happenings goes on and on! I was delighted when Ambien allowed me to get a good night's sleep. However, when it didn't work, I did do things I never would have done had I been in control. My counselor tells me that he hears these stories all the time! Needless to say, I cannot take Ambien any more, and I suffer a lot because of it. I have many sleepless nights.

Anyway, I have to say again: If you take Ambien, be sure that you are IN BED and ready to go to sleep. Do NOT take it and "hang around"!

Just my two cents' worth! I am not a doctor -- just a scoliosis pain sufferer who cannot take Ambien!

Sincerely,

Carole M.

[Guest guest]

--WOW Carole..that is amazing..It does not effect me that

way...eating out the pantry...I am glad it does not since I gained 6

pounds since the surgery!!!,PA

- In , scolioly2@... wrote:

>

> What Kulina said about Ambien is so very true! Many, many people

have

> reported that, if they do not stay in bed after taking it, they

become very

> hyperactive and do things they would not ordinarily do! Some have

eaten out of the

> refrigerator, some have " cleaned out the pantry " as Kulina

mentioned, and

> the list of happenings goes on and on! I was delighted when

Ambien allowed me

> to get a good night's sleep. However, when it didn't work, I did

do things I

> never would have done had I been in control. My counselor tells

me that he

> hears these stories all the time! Needless to say, I cannot take

Ambien any

> more, and I suffer a lot because of it. I have many sleepless

nights.

>

> Anyway, I have to say again: If you take Ambien, be sure that you

are IN

> BED and ready to go to sleep. Do NOT take it and " hang around " !

>

> Just my two cents' worth! I am not a doctor -- just a scoliosis

pain

> sufferer who cannot take Ambien!

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Carole M.

>

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

I don't use Ambien, but just before surgery last year I started having

similar issues with Celebrex and insurance requring extra hoops to be

jumppted thorugh and doling the drugs out like I was on some expensive

alternative treatment. The Insurance companies, with the help of this

administration, is continuing to line their pockets at the expense of

people like us. It is ridiculous and it has to stop. Hopefully sooner

rather than later. GGGRRRRRRRR. Cam

[Guest guest]

HI Kathy,

This insurance thing is just too much, isn't it? I got the 90 day Ambien presecrition filled about a month ago but it wasn't easy. The mail order pharmacy I use insisted upon talking to the doctor before they would let the presctiption go through. I don't know what will happen next time.

Bonnie

[ ] Ambien

Has anyone had trouble getting their prescription filled lately? According to our pharmacist, insurance will now pay for only 60 pills every 90 days. (the insurance web site makes no mention at all of this) The pharmacist said most doctors are taking their patients off of Ambien so they won't be sued since a report came out about people driving "drunk" and "high" on Ambien and not knowing it! I already pay $50 a month co-pay. Now I will have to pay $106 for each third month (assuming they will still let me re-fill it). This drug has been on the market more than 10 years! It doesn't seem to matter that my doctor prescribed it or that I take a dose well within the prescribing guidelines. And my insurance doesn't pay a dime towards my blood pressure med. My co-pay exceeds the cost of the drug!Kathy

[Guest guest]

Maybe

since you’re aware of it, even if it does happen, you can just wait it

out and be fine. She went to the ER and all they did was watch her. Plenty of

people do great on it. You’ll be one of those I’m sure. Positive

thinking.

RE:

Ambien

Oh NO! I hope that doesn't happen to me.

Hubby is leaving for Aberdeen tomorrow and I'm staying here again. He's

working on some things I can't help with and Savannah and I would be in the

way, since we stay in the RV while there. So, I'll pick up my

prescription tomorrow after my dr. visit with my Family dr. and I will be alone

with Savannah when I take my first dose. I was told not to take it until

just before I go to bed because it WILL

put me to sleep. And, I've been reading up on it. One of the sides

is that it might make insomnia worse. Also, it says that you have to

make sure you have a full eight hours to sleep, or don't take

it. Also, I need to make sure the dog is done

outside. BIG DEAL! Hopefully I won't need to take

it all the time, as it is habit forming. Am I rambeling, again?

Sry. Hugs, VG

[Guest guest]

I agree totally ! Mind over matter and positive thinking are

great tools!!

Gayle

" Motley " wrote:

>

> Maybe since you're aware of it, even if it does happen, you can just

wait it

> out and be fine. She went to the ER and all they did was watch her.

Plenty

> of people do great on it. You'll be one of those I'm sure. Positive

> thinking.

> VickieG

> Sent:

>

> Oh NO! I hope that doesn't happen to me.

[Guest guest]

I agree totally ! Mind over matter and positive thinking are

great tools!!

Gayle

" Motley " wrote:

>

> Maybe since you're aware of it, even if it does happen, you can just

wait it

> out and be fine. She went to the ER and all they did was watch her.

Plenty

> of people do great on it. You'll be one of those I'm sure. Positive

> thinking.

> VickieG

> Sent:

>

> Oh NO! I hope that doesn't happen to me.

[Guest guest]

I hope so. At least, I know now that if I halucinate, I just wait it out and NOT waste my time at the ER. Thank you. Hugs, VG Motley wrote: Maybe since you’re aware of it, even if it does happen, you can just wait it out and be fine. She went to the ER and all they did

was watch her. Plenty of people do great on it. You’ll be one of those I’m sure. Positive thinking. -----Original Message-----From: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of VickieGSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:08 PMTo:

HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Ambien Oh NO!

I hope that doesn't happen to me. Hubby is leaving for Aberdeen tomorrow and I'm staying here again. He's working on some things I can't help with and Savannah and I would be in the way, since we stay in the RV while there. So, I'll pick up my prescription tomorrow after my dr. visit with my Family dr. and I will be alone with Savannah when I take my first dose. I was told not to take it until just before I go to bed because it WILL put me to sleep. And, I've been reading up on it. One of the sides is that it might make insomnia worse. Also, it says that you have to make sure you have a full eight hours to sleep, or don't take it. Also, I need to make sure the dog is done outside. BIG DEAL! Hopefully I won't need to take it all the time, as it is habit forming. Am I rambeling, again? Sry. Hugs,

VG

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[Guest guest]

I hope so. At least, I know now that if I halucinate, I just wait it out and NOT waste my time at the ER. Thank you. Hugs, VG Motley wrote: Maybe since you’re aware of it, even if it does happen, you can just wait it out and be fine. She went to the ER and all they did

was watch her. Plenty of people do great on it. You’ll be one of those I’m sure. Positive thinking. -----Original Message-----From: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of VickieGSent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:08 PMTo:

HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Ambien Oh NO!

I hope that doesn't happen to me. Hubby is leaving for Aberdeen tomorrow and I'm staying here again. He's working on some things I can't help with and Savannah and I would be in the way, since we stay in the RV while there. So, I'll pick up my prescription tomorrow after my dr. visit with my Family dr. and I will be alone with Savannah when I take my first dose. I was told not to take it until just before I go to bed because it WILL put me to sleep. And, I've been reading up on it. One of the sides is that it might make insomnia worse. Also, it says that you have to make sure you have a full eight hours to sleep, or don't take it. Also, I need to make sure the dog is done outside. BIG DEAL! Hopefully I won't need to take it all the time, as it is habit forming. Am I rambeling, again? Sry. Hugs,

VG

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[Guest guest]

Val, I'm sorry you had the reaction to Ambien, but glad you figured out what it was. All our problems should be so easily solved!

Take care.

Sharon

[ ] Ambien

Hi all,Well, two years later after being on Ambien on and off, depending on pain level and amnesia. I have found, without a shadow of a doubt, that I am allergic to it. I took .5 two nights in a row and all of a sudden my peripheral neuropathy, muscle pain (myalsia) and arthritis symptoms soared through the roof. I could not believe it. First, I just thought it was the old nerve thing kicking up once again after I was doing so good but then I realised that not only were the nerves all tingly and active but the joints and muscles hurt...like the flu almost. I stopped the pills immediately and 3 days later the symptoms are gone. I am only letting you know because though it is rare to react like that to Ambien, it happens and maybe somebody else is experiencing the same results. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

I am just glad I was off it long enough to recognize what havoc it

rose with my system once I did take it. How's it going otherwise?

Long time no chat.

>

> Val, I'm sorry you had the reaction to Ambien, but glad you figured

out what it was. All our problems should be so easily solved!

>

> Take care.

>

> Sharon

>

> [ ] Ambien

>

>

> Hi all,

> Well, two years later after being on Ambien on and off, depending

on

> pain level and amnesia. I have found, without a shadow of a

doubt, that

> I am allergic to it. I took .5 two nights in a row and all of a

sudden

> my peripheral neuropathy, muscle pain (myalsia) and arthritis

symptoms

> soared through the roof. I could not believe it. First, I just

thought

> it was the old nerve thing kicking up once again after I was

doing so

> good but then I realised that not only were the nerves all tingly

and

> active but the joints and muscles hurt...like the flu almost. I

stopped

> the pills immediately and 3 days later the symptoms are gone. I

am only

> letting you know because though it is rare to react like that to

> Ambien, it happens and maybe somebody else is experiencing the

same

> results. Thanks,

>

[Guest guest]

,

That is amazing. I made a quick look to see if it was a listed side

effect and I didn't see it. Is it something you think you should report

to the FDA? It is terrible to think that this might have been the

source of a lot of your earlier troubles...

Take Care, Cam

[Guest guest]

Hi Cam,

The muscle and joint pain are somewhat rare side effects but the

neuropathy data came from a clinical trial, see site below, under

central nervous system.

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/zolpid_ad.htm

I know, I thought maybe that might be true, that it has been an issue

all along. I started Ambien, shortly after I got home, so it fits.

With everything else that was going on and all the other pain killers

and stuff, I never put two and two together. Imagine, if I suffered

extra nueropathy pain all that time for nothing? Obviously, I have

peripheral neuropathy other when I have taken Ambien so I know that

is a seperate issue but Ambien makes it so much worse than it

actually is. Thanks for responding

>

> ,

>

> That is amazing. I made a quick look to see if it was a listed side

> effect and I didn't see it. Is it something you think you should

report

> to the FDA? It is terrible to think that this might have been the

> source of a lot of your earlier troubles...

>

> Take Care, Cam

>

[Guest guest]

I took 10mg. and Zanaflex(muscle relaxer) once and woke up in the

middle of the night and walked to my aunts house which is about a block

away and don't remember it to this day.I can take it now (minus the

Zanaflex) with no problems...................Donna

>

> ,

>

> That is amazing. I made a quick look to see if it was a listed side

> effect and I didn't see it. Is it something you think you should

report

> to the FDA? It is terrible to think that this might have been the

> source of a lot of your earlier troubles...

>

> Take Care, Cam

>

[Guest guest]

I have taken Ambien every night for 8 years. It works well for me, although sometimes better than others. Having an empty stomach makes it work faster.But I quickly learned to get off the computer or the phone after I take it since I could say the silliest things and then not remember. Also, right when it kicks in I feel so great and have this urge to eat something sweet, or to combine opposite flavors. I would find empty tuna cans and peanut butter containers in the kitchen. I am glad I stopped all that! Some people are gaining a lot of weight on Ambien and don't know it. One big warning: after you take Ambien, don't share intimate things with anyone you are with, or get into an argument. You may

say things that can come to hunt you the day after :)I also have lost a lot of my memory (names, faces, events), but I am not sure if it is HIV-related cognitive dysfunction. I tried Lunesta but the drug does not work as well and it gives me a horrible tastes in my mouth for a few hours in the morning. Melatonin and tryptophan made me too groggy in the morning.For someone to travels a lot, Ambien is the best drug ever! But go to bed when you take it and don't hang around your house doing crazy stuff you do not remember the day after.Regards, Vergelpowerusa dot orgFrom:

<patrick_im1ru12@...> Sent: Sat, June 5, 2010 11:22:28 AMSubject: Ambien >> > Does anyone take Ambien? I do, and I have the most bizarre nightmares from it. Can anyone recommend anything else? Lunesta doesn't work for me.>At first I thought Ambien was a godsend. No other sleeping pill had ever worked for me. Some even had the opposite effect or wiring me out like I was a speed freak. Then came Ambien, deep restful sleep, wake up wide awake - it was a miracle drug for me. At least I thought so at first. It took changing ALL my passwords

to god-knows-what one night for me to start to realize how much Ambien was screwing with me. Suddenly a handful of unexplainable occurences made sense - things impossibly moved or missing, correspondence from nowhere.I took a couple of months and a little reading to realize the worst part for me. In a few (apparently) "lucky" people Ambien tickles part of the brain that shapes your actions and impulses. It changed who I was and I had no idea at the time. I did eventually apologize to one guy in Houston for my behavior but I really have no idea who else might deserve one or for what.The worst part was it cost me a very important person in my life and I don't blame him. Check out http://sleeplikethedead.com/ambien-reviews.html note "personality changes".Ambien appears to be great for most people - wow did I sleep great - but you really need to be on

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[Guest guest]

I have been taking Ambien for about a year and haven't had any nightmare type dreams, but my dreams have changed. Whereas I used to dream mostly in bright colors, they're now kind of yellow tinged and a little weird. Yeah, I know it's kind of odd. I had to get my Ambien from a private doctor because the VA didn't carry it. Now I am in Portland Or. and the VA does carry it but my primary doctor says it is contraindicated with Ritonavir. I was in the hospital a couple of weeks ago with a toe infection and while I was there, they gave me Ambien in both the 5 mg and the 10 mg dose (whichever I wanted) and there was no mention of it being contraindicated. I don't know what's going on, but I have tried almost all of the other sleep aids and they do nothing

for me, so I'm still waiting to see what my primary is going to recommend. I have heard of some people who have strong side effects from it, such as sleep walking with no memory of it after waking, and also nightmares too, but I don't think it's necessarily just those on HIV meds.I hope you find something that works for you because I know very well how awful it is not to be able to get to sleep. All the best.....Mike

[Guest guest]

I have been on ldn for one year sometimes 3.0 vs 4.5mg and my main problem is sleep. I take it at bedtime and my doc has given me a script for 10 mg of ambien so I cut it in half and that is beneficial for sleep,even though I wake very early. I get 7hrs. of sleep. I would not be able to take ldn without some sleep help.