How long have I been taking zolpidem 10 mg?
I have been using zolpidem 10 mg for sleep every night for the last 15 years. I am an insomniac and I have anxiety, depression and panic disorder. I take Effexor for the panic etc and have started slowly withdrawing from that.
Do you want to stop taking zolpidem or Ambien?
I also want to stop taking zolpidem. My doctor has no problem with me staying on it, but I want to be able to sleep normally without taking drugs. Has anyone had any experience with zolpidem dependency? Hi, @arachel — I have merged your post with this other thread on weaning off Ambien/Zolpidem so you can meet some of the members here.
How long have you been on Ambien 10 mg?
In reply to @kenny52 “I too have been on Ambien for 10 yrs. ist 10 mg and then 5mg for…” + (show) I too have been on Ambien for 10 yrs. ist 10 mg and then 5mg for the last few years. Since I recently retired I am not that physically tired as much as I was when home from a stressful job.
How often do I need to take Ambien at Mayo Clinic?
Initially, I was taking 5 mg of Ambien as needed but after a few years, I was prescribed 10 mg which I have been taking every night for the last ten years. I saw both a neurologist and a sleep specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester for an episode of Transient Global Amnesia (not related to Ambien use).
I have been using zolpidem 10 mg for sleep every night for the last 15 years. I am an insomniac and I have anxiety, depression and panic disorder. I take Effexor for the panic etc and have started slowly withdrawing from that.
Why do I still feel sleepy after taking zolpidem?
Zolpidem may impair your thinking or reactions. You may still feel sleepy the morning after taking this medicine, especially if you take the extended-release tablet, or if you are a woman. Wait at least 4 hours or until you are fully awake before you do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Which is the immediate release form of zolpidem?
The immediate-release forms are Ambien, Intermezzo, Edluar, and Zolpimist, which are used to help you fall asleep. The extended-release form of zolpidem is Ambien CR which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and a second layer that dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep.
I also want to stop taking zolpidem. My doctor has no problem with me staying on it, but I want to be able to sleep normally without taking drugs. Has anyone had any experience with zolpidem dependency? Hi, @arachel — I have merged your post with this other thread on weaning off Ambien/Zolpidem so you can meet some of the members here.