Monthly Archives: September 2010

Sad

Reading these comments make me so sad. My husband, a charming, intelligent man who was very successful, started taking Ambien four plus years ago. At the same time, he was diagnosed with heart problems and started on meds which he … Continue reading

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Ambien Depression

Ambien ruined my life. Period. I was the biggest fan of Ambien for years. I absolutely could NOT sleep for days & days without it. I would defend this drug like a momma defending her baby. The reality was much … Continue reading

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Suicide

Please think a day from the day your wanting to leave the earth. My son choose to do that a year ago and it has destroyed our family – his brother, sisters, dad, dogs, cats, friends and me his mom … Continue reading

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Rehab

I *was* a minister who developed a heinous addiction to this drug which required 3 months in rehab. I rarely use the word “evil” and prefer instead to use “ignorance” but I am certain of this – this drug is … Continue reading

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Side effects

My mother attempted suicide while on Ambien. At first, I never thought about it being the Ambien. My father walked out on her when she was in her 40′s and she suffered from depression then. Eventually, with the help of … Continue reading

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DUI & Blackout

I had been taking Ambien for 3 years when on 8/27/2010 I took it as I normally would to go to sleep, and I went to bed, and got up out of my sleep, no shoes, no purse, no phone, … Continue reading

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Ambien addiction

I had a terrible experience with ambien. Yes I was addicted to it but I did not take 40 to 60 pills. The worst experience I had… i only had one of them. If one doesnt go to sleep on … Continue reading

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Blackouts

I used to take Ambien. No problems. For a year or more. To make a long story short I live alone but was om vacation with my mother this week I got up in my sleep and ate all kinds … Continue reading

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I Love Ambien

I have used 10mg Ambien per night for about 3 years. Occasionally, because of how long I’ve been on it, it will not work so well, but I never increase my dose. This is how I believe one becomes addicted … Continue reading

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Sleep Problems

I have had sleep problems for 8+ years. I am a 37 year old woman who has mild anxiety/depression. I am college educated and had never had an addiction to any substance, etc. I first took ambien 3 years ago. … Continue reading

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I went crazy on Ambien

I have just started taken Ambien but I also take a few other Rx drug. The doctor told me to go straight to bed after taking it but I did not listen. My husband and I got into a fight … Continue reading

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Cry for help

Okay so I am pretty sure I’m dyslexic and I’ve had a learning disability my whole life. I’ve creaked my self out on so much adderal and came to the conclusion that my brain was not made for school. The … Continue reading

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Insomnia & Anxiety Medications Increase Mortality Risk by 36%

http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/09/09/insomnia-and-anxiety-medications-increase-motrality-risk-by-36-canadian-study/ This isn’t surprising, given the amount of depression / suicide / car accident posts made to this site.

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Ambien CR Side Effects

My father was taking Ambien CR to help him sleep! He ended up in the hospital on a WED. because he had been out “sleep driving.” After that Wed. in the hospital he was never the same! My father was … Continue reading

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Ambien

I’ve had the complete opposite happen to me. Before I started taking ambien I never got any sleep, I was very depression, thoughts of suicide, and lazy. After starting to take it and be able to SLEEP at night; my … Continue reading

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Clonazepam Withdrawal

I have been withdrawing from Clonazepam (2-4mg) for 8 days after 3 months. During that time I also have been taking 20-40mg of ambien at night. In the last 8 days just taking the ambien has made my withdrawl during … Continue reading

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