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erino77 · 12-05-2007, 11:07 AM

I was on Ambien CR 12.5mg for about 7 mos. They helped wonders and I was able to get good sleep. BUT not after feeling totally loopy (it wasn't all bed, lol!) and getting a major energy spurt for about 2 hours after taking it. Then suddenly it stopped working. And for what my crappy ins. only covers (barely nothing) I pay $60 a mos for 30 of them. My doc then tried me on Rozeram and it was like taking placebo. Squat. Nothing, Nadda. I have also tried Trazadone. And it didn't affect me at all. The Ambien CR was kind of pricey, but it gave me the much needed sleep i was lacking. I do agree. It could be a very dangerous drug in the wrong hands. (I could see it used for possibly date rape) And with people who live alone who take it. There were a couple of times when my DH was working out of town for a week, and I felt a little too loopy for my own good. Thankfully he would be in his hotel room and stay on the phone with me till I fell asleep.
So I would recommend for anyone taking it. Please advise whomever you live with you are taking it for your own safety!
Sorry admin for being so OT but this info should be known

Lexi Rae · 12-05-2007, 11:30 AM

when you do take the pill, make sure your ready for bed....with me,
i get 7 hrs sleep, and when i wake up, im not drowsy at all... a half of a pill works too... depends on the person...

erino77 · 12-05-2007, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

when you do take the pill, make sure your ready for bed....with me,
i get 7 hrs sleep, and when i wake up, im not drowsy at all... a half of a pill works too... depends on the person...

yes def.

I loved waking up and not feeling like I had a hangover or drowsy! Plus the several hours in a row of rest full sleep, once I got there, lol!
BUT remember with the Ambien CR it's a controlled release pill. The way it's made to dissolve, cutting it will alter the distribution of it, and it could be dangerous.

hha · 12-05-2007, 12:42 PM

The thing that works best for me(I'm the only person I know of that likes the taste of it) is nyquil..I don't take it all the time, but, once a week or every other week, I will take a shot of that..

shelschrader · 12-05-2007, 01:31 PM

I work in medical insurance and have heard so many stories about every drug out there. I've heard several times now that Lunesta gives you the worst taste in your mouth. After my first incident with the dancing gnomes on the ceiling, he made sure I was in bed before I took it. I can't imagine driving on that stuff. You do have to be careful as it is a controlled substance and can easily be addicting. I was on for a few months but got off shortly there after.

erino77 · 12-05-2007, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erino77

I was on Ambien CR 12.5mg for about 7 mos. They helped wonders and I was able to get good sleep. BUT not after feeling totally loopy (it wasn't all bed, lol!) and getting a major energy spurt for about 2 hours after taking it. Then suddenly it stopped working. And for what my crappy ins. only covers (barely nothing) I pay $60 a mos for 30 of them. My doc then tried me on Rozeram and it was like taking placebo. Squat. Nothing, Nadda. I have also tried Trazadone. And it didn't affect me at all. The Ambien CR was kind of pricey, but it gave me the much needed sleep i was lacking. I do agree. It could be a very dangerous drug in the wrong hands. (I could see it used for possibly date rape) And with people who live alone who take it. There were a couple of times when my DH was working out of town for a week, and I felt a little too loopy for my own good. Thankfully he would be in his hotel room and stay on the phone with me till I fell asleep.
So I would recommend for anyone taking it. Please advise whomever you live with you are taking it for your own safety!
Sorry admin for being so OT but this info should be known

lol! I just re-read that and it looked so stupid

It was supposed to say it wasn't all BAD! Not bed

I just had to correct myself, i felt so embarrassed!

journey826 · 12-05-2007, 02:11 PM

I AM FALLING OFF MY SEAT LAUGHING

.THIS IS SOOOOOO FUNNY.YOU REALLY LIFTED MY SPIRITS WITH THIS ONE.(I AM GLAD THE PUPS ARE OK ,YOU UNDERSTAND) BUT THE EFFECTS OF WHAT AMBIEN WILL DO TO YOU IS HILARIOUS.I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING

NOW THAT I KNOW I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO BE COMFORTABLE BEING AN INSOMNIAC AS I ALREADY HAVE CONVERSATIONS

WHILE SLEEPING WITH MY EYES OPEN AND DON'T REMEMBER.

mizzwanned · 12-05-2007, 07:49 PM

Wow ive never heard it makes you hallucinate, etc. I really wanted to try it cause of all the commercials, cause i really have a hard time falling asleep most of the time. But i'd be scared to be seeing gnomes around me lol And sleep walking, oh gosh. For those that said you have to go to sleep right away when you take it....i have problems going to sleep already so will it just make me sleepy? I don't think i can go to sleep right away....also what's the diff. bet. the regular and ambien cr?

erino77 · 12-05-2007, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Wow ive never heard it makes you hallucinate, etc. I really wanted to try it cause of all the commercials, cause i really have a hard time falling asleep most of the time. But i'd be scared to be seeing gnomes around me lol And sleep walking, oh gosh. For those that said you have to go to sleep right away when you take it....i have problems going to sleep already so will it just make me sleepy? I don't think i can go to sleep right away....also what's the diff. bet. the regular and ambien cr?

The regular ambien helps fast to get you to sleep. The ambien cr has 1/2 the pill to help you GET to sleep and the other 1/2 dissolves more slowly throughout the night to help you STAY asleep.
HTH

mizzwanned · 12-05-2007, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erino77

The regular ambien helps fast to get you to sleep. The ambien cr has 1/2 the pill to help you GET to sleep and the other 1/2 dissolves more slowly throughout the night to help you STAY asleep.
HTH

ooo ok thanks!

mizzwanned · 12-10-2007, 01:43 PM

They had a special on Ambien on good morning america. This guy was sleep driving and killed someone accidently cause he was on ambien.

ndyorkiemom · 12-12-2007, 12:35 PM

I have been on Ambien since 2001 and while I haven't seen the gnomes I have had some pretty unreal dreams and boy do I talk... My husband says that I sit in my chair after taking them and I talk a mile a minute, he has caught me going outside late in the AM but that isn't to often. He calls it my stupid pill and yes if you aren't ready to go to bed don't take it because you will just fall on your bum without warning once it kicks in.
As for Lunesta (spelling) NEVER AGAIN, my doctor and I decided my system needed a break from the ambien so we switched over and after two nights I was scared to the point of tears.
The first night my husband found me outside in the middle of the winter in North Dakota temp 17 below and all I had on was my nightgown, no shoes or boots not even a pair of socks.
The second night he never even knew I got out of bed until my brother and mom called him to come and get me... I had went out started my car and drove to my brothers house...
I had no idea of either event, but after I was told about them I called my doctor crying and in an absolute panic. Long story short I went back to taking Ambien, the talking is safer than the driving. If my hubby isn't home I get everything done for the night, collect the phone, lock the doors, tuck the kids (fur) in for bed, grab my blanket put my butt in my recliner and take my meds. I didn't get to see the show on Good Morning America, wish I had.
Terri

fourdez · 12-12-2007, 12:59 PM

Ok..I'm getting this stuff ASAP... I want to see little green gnomes too !!!

ignas762 · 01-20-2011, 07:40 AM

Ambien works great when taken as directed. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR LONG TERM, EVERY DAY USE. I have used 3 refills which have lasted me a year, although I was authorized 6 refills in that time.. I am very upfront with my doctor and tell him that occasionally, (due to working Midnight to 8), my sleep gets thrown off, so I take ONE, WHEN NEEDED. If your sleep disorder is to the point that you feel you need it everyday, you and your doctor should probably look at an alternative. Yes, your body can and will become dependent on it, if for nothing else, to sleep. It can be an awesome medication, when used properly, occasionally and conservatively.

BiewerMommy · 01-20-2011, 10:57 AM

I love ambien when I need to sleep. It is hard to get off of though; I will end up being awake until 3 am while trying to get off it. I went on it about a year ago and it worked wonders. I would go to sleep at night and lay there what felt like forever and even when I would think I feel asleep it was kinda like just a twilight daze and I looked and felt terrible. This was my miracle drug for the month of 02/2010. I never saw gnomes but my husband would end up in a different bed if I went to sleep before him because he said I snored so loud that he felt I would injure his ears.

12-05-2007, 11:30 AM	#32
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	when you do take the pill, make sure your ready for bed....with me, i get 7 hrs sleep, and when i wake up, im not drowsy at all... a half of a pill works too... depends on the person... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

12-05-2007, 01:31 PM	#35
shelschrader Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 743	I work in medical insurance and have heard so many stories about every drug out there. I've heard several times now that Lunesta gives you the worst taste in your mouth. After my first incident with the dancing gnomes on the ceiling, he made sure I was in bed before I took it. I can't imagine driving on that stuff. You do have to be careful as it is a controlled substance and can easily be addicting. I was on for a few months but got off shortly there after. __________________ Shel & her gang Bruiser Ballard - Schrader - Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club & Marcus Aurelius - Sekwetary of the Little Gentleman's Club!

12-05-2007, 02:11 PM	#37
journey826 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkie town Posts: 876	Oh My Gosh I AM FALLING OFF MY SEAT LAUGHING .THIS IS SOOOOOO FUNNY.YOU REALLY LIFTED MY SPIRITS WITH THIS ONE.(I AM GLAD THE PUPS ARE OK ,YOU UNDERSTAND) BUT THE EFFECTS OF WHAT AMBIEN WILL DO TO YOU IS HILARIOUS.I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING NOW THAT I KNOW I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO BE COMFORTABLE BEING AN INSOMNIAC AS I ALREADY HAVE CONVERSATIONS WHILE SLEEPING WITH MY EYES OPEN AND DON'T REMEMBER. __________________ YURI and SARAH Sassy,Rocki,and Ginger NEWBIE'"S

12-05-2007, 07:49 PM	#38
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	Wow ive never heard it makes you hallucinate, etc. I really wanted to try it cause of all the commercials, cause i really have a hard time falling asleep most of the time. But i'd be scared to be seeing gnomes around me lol And sleep walking, oh gosh. For those that said you have to go to sleep right away when you take it....i have problems going to sleep already so will it just make me sleepy? I don't think i can go to sleep right away....also what's the diff. bet. the regular and ambien cr? __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

12-10-2007, 01:43 PM	#41
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	They had a special on Ambien on good morning america. This guy was sleep driving and killed someone accidently cause he was on ambien. __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

12-05-2007, 11:07 AM	#31
erino77 Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,503	I was on Ambien CR 12.5mg for about 7 mos. They helped wonders and I was able to get good sleep. BUT not after feeling totally loopy (it wasn't all bed, lol!) and getting a major energy spurt for about 2 hours after taking it. Then suddenly it stopped working. And for what my crappy ins. only covers (barely nothing) I pay $60 a mos for 30 of them. My doc then tried me on Rozeram and it was like taking placebo. Squat. Nothing, Nadda. I have also tried Trazadone. And it didn't affect me at all. The Ambien CR was kind of pricey, but it gave me the much needed sleep i was lacking. I do agree. It could be a very dangerous drug in the wrong hands. (I could see it used for possibly date rape) And with people who live alone who take it. There were a couple of times when my DH was working out of town for a week, and I felt a little too loopy for my own good. Thankfully he would be in his hotel room and stay on the phone with me till I fell asleep. So I would recommend for anyone taking it. Please advise whomever you live with you are taking it for your own safety! Sorry admin for being so OT but this info should be known

12-05-2007, 12:42 PM	#34
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	The thing that works best for me(I'm the only person I know of that likes the taste of it) is nyquil..I don't take it all the time, but, once a week or every other week, I will take a shot of that..

12-12-2007, 12:35 PM	#42
ndyorkiemom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 336	The Joys Of Sleeping Meds I have been on Ambien since 2001 and while I haven't seen the gnomes I have had some pretty unreal dreams and boy do I talk... My husband says that I sit in my chair after taking them and I talk a mile a minute, he has caught me going outside late in the AM but that isn't to often. He calls it my stupid pill and yes if you aren't ready to go to bed don't take it because you will just fall on your bum without warning once it kicks in. As for Lunesta (spelling) NEVER AGAIN, my doctor and I decided my system needed a break from the ambien so we switched over and after two nights I was scared to the point of tears. The first night my husband found me outside in the middle of the winter in North Dakota temp 17 below and all I had on was my nightgown, no shoes or boots not even a pair of socks. The second night he never even knew I got out of bed until my brother and mom called him to come and get me... I had went out started my car and drove to my brothers house... I had no idea of either event, but after I was told about them I called my doctor crying and in an absolute panic. Long story short I went back to taking Ambien, the talking is safer than the driving. If my hubby isn't home I get everything done for the night, collect the phone, lock the doors, tuck the kids (fur) in for bed, grab my blanket put my butt in my recliner and take my meds. I didn't get to see the show on Good Morning America, wish I had. Terri __________________ Terri www.littletsyorkshires.com

12-12-2007, 12:59 PM	#43
fourdez Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rockland county, NY Posts: 1,306	Ok..I'm getting this stuff ASAP... I want to see little green gnomes too !!! __________________ ********************* Nedda & My Girls Desi & Millie & my boy Ricky

01-20-2011, 07:40 AM	#44
ignas762 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vilnius Posts: 1	Ambien works great when taken as directed. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR LONG TERM, EVERY DAY USE. I have used 3 refills which have lasted me a year, although I was authorized 6 refills in that time.. I am very upfront with my doctor and tell him that occasionally, (due to working Midnight to 8), my sleep gets thrown off, so I take ONE, WHEN NEEDED. If your sleep disorder is to the point that you feel you need it everyday, you and your doctor should probably look at an alternative. Yes, your body can and will become dependent on it, if for nothing else, to sleep. It can be an awesome medication, when used properly, occasionally and conservatively. __________________

01-20-2011, 10:57 AM	#45
BiewerMommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pewaukee Posts: 99	I love ambien when I need to sleep. It is hard to get off of though; I will end up being awake until 3 am while trying to get off it. I went on it about a year ago and it worked wonders. I would go to sleep at night and lay there what felt like forever and even when I would think I feel asleep it was kinda like just a twilight daze and I looked and felt terrible. This was my miracle drug for the month of 02/2010. I never saw gnomes but my husband would end up in a different bed if I went to sleep before him because he said I snored so loud that he felt I would injure his ears.