I have been on the regular Ambien for years (ever since the wonderful phase of life called Menopause). I take the generic version, Zolpidem. I can't go to sleep without it but I take 1/2 pill and about 1/2 hour later I take the other half. I can NOT take a whole one all at once as it makes me dizzy. I have severe insomnia and have had since menopause so I'm not sure I could go to sleep without it.
Now my husband on the other hand who takes 1/2 pill sometimes, becomes very generous when he takes it. So if I ever need or want anything (including money!), I wait until he's taken his Ambien and then ask him for it. LOL Of course he conveniently never remembers the conversation the next morning.
Fortunately I've never hallucinated or had any weird dreams or done any crazy things. |