Ambien - Sleep Disorders Message Board

vamp36 · 11-19-2004, 11:51 AM

I have problems staying asleep at night. I usually wake up about 7-9 times a night. My doctor gave me Ambien. I take one about 3 - 4 nights. The nights I don't take them, I am always waking up. Any ideas? My doctor gave a script for 30 of the Ambien and told me to stretch them out. He probably won't refill it. (he's afraid of addiction) . Thanks, Tina

annie29 · 11-19-2004, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vamp36

I have problems staying asleep at night. I usually wake up about 7-9 times a night. My doctor gave me Ambien. I take one about 3 - 4 nights. The nights I don't take them, I am always waking up. Any ideas? My doctor gave a script for 30 of the Ambien and told me to stretch them out. He probably won't refill it. (he's afraid of addiction) . Thanks, Tina

hi my doctor gave me those to they worked good but now he doesnt want to give them to me anymore, now Im at the same place I started...I cant sleep no matter what...I'm always waking up all night long and then Im so tired at work...I have no energy...It really sucks that my doctor won't give me anymore pills..I was sleeping good when I took them....doctors are stupid if you ask me...

SusanGene · 11-20-2004, 10:04 AM

I used to take Ambien until I realized that after a week or less of them I couldn't sleep without one. It's called addiction, isn't it? Tolerance? BAD drug.
Ambien cannot compare with xanax for insomnia. I've tried everything over the decades and xanax is by far the best drug - as long as you leave it alone during the day. That's the ticket.
But I don't take it at bedtime unless I'm Really upset over something. What I take each night that somehow works great is GNC's Cherry Flavor sub-lingual Melatonin 1mg. After ten minutes your eyes start blurring over! LOL
It is really terrific.

I take a little xanax around 4 am if needed to return to sleep.

braddinhle · 11-23-2004, 07:01 PM

I agree that Melatonin works well for you. However, if you take it everyday, your body will get used to this drug. I suggest you taking it about twice a week. Melatonin is only a supplement. In addition to that, please try to exercise, eat healthy food, and take mul-tivitamines regulary.

mmsg1957 · 11-27-2004, 09:52 PM

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