Ambien - Blu-ray Forum

Aaron · 03-10-2009, 02:56 AM

I recently got a prescription for 10mg Ambien (zolpidem). The day after I take it, I get extremely irritable. Does anyone else take this? Does the irratibility only last the first few days/weeks? I take hydroxyzine(200mg) and lamotrigine(100mg) to keep me calm throughout the day, but they do nothing if I take an Ambien.

Sussudio · 03-10-2009, 02:57 AM

sorry this isn't on topic of what you asked, but i just wanted to say i hadn't seen you on the forum in a while, glad to see you're still alive

Johnny Vinyl · 03-10-2009, 02:59 AM

Never heard of it? What's it for?

John

Aaron · 03-10-2009, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Never heard of it? What's it for?

John

Hardcore insomnia. I was taking 7/8 OTC sleeping pills a night before I got the Ambien.

xtop · 03-10-2009, 03:01 AM

my friend used to take it for similar reasons, i'll have to ask her tomorrow.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-10-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

Hardcore insomnia. I was taking 7/8 OTC sleeping pills a night before I got the Ambien.

Must be pretty powerful stuff then! Hope it's not addictive.

John

Aaron · 03-10-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Must be pretty powerful stuff then! Hope it's not addictive.

John

Sadly, it's highly addictive. That's why I can only take it 5 times a week.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-10-2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

Sadly, it's highly addictive. That's why I can only take it 5 times a week.

I feel for you! Be careful!

John

JasonR · 03-10-2009, 03:09 AM

I take Xanax every once and a while (prescribed), I get the same way. I chalk it up to being tired. I feel like I am in a constant slumber on that stuff, I try to take it sparingly...

Aaron · 03-10-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

I take Xanax every once and a while (prescribed), I get the same way. I chalk it up to being tired. I feel like I am in a constant slumber on that stuff, I try to take it sparingly...

I took Ativan (xanax-like benzo) a few times and thought I was going to die.

JasonR · 03-10-2009, 03:18 AM

The thing I hate is you can forget an entire day on the stuff. Not a fun experience....

Johnny Vinyl · 03-10-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

The thing I hate is you can forget an entire day on the stuff. Not a fun experience....

That's scary shit! Wow!

What about natural remedies? Any possibilities there?

John

jw · 03-10-2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

The thing I hate is you can forget an entire day on the stuff. Not a fun experience....

and I thought only alcohol did that...

wake up and say, "How did I get home?"

Johnny Vinyl · 03-10-2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

and I thought only alcohol did that...

wake up and say, "How did I get home?"

That actually happened to me after a night of Scotch/Rocks. Haven't touched it since. That was 1982.

John

JasonR · 03-10-2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

That's scary shit! Wow!

What about natural remedies? Any possibilities there?

John

Haven't tried, probably worth looking into.

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

and I thought only alcohol did that...

wake up and say, "How did I get home?"

Much worse than alcohol. You feel normal and feel like you are functioning normal, then you sit down and you fall asleep. Wake up and have no idea what happened hours before.

fronk777 · 03-10-2009, 03:52 AM

Ambien is known for having very few side effects, I've never heard people complain about that side effect before, sorry.

Brain Sturgeon · 03-10-2009, 04:20 AM

I prescribe it a fair bit, and it is usually well tolerated without many side effects. However, irritability with the various prescription sleep meds out there is not unheard of. How long are you sleeping after you take it?

You could try taking 5mg at bedtime to see if that has any less of the irritability the next day while still letting you get to sleep. Otherwise, you could try Lunesta, which also has a low side effect profile, although it will be a bit more pricey. Outside of these two, benzodiazepines are the next most common class of drugs used for sleep (typically restoril, although diazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam, versed have also been used) although there tends to be more side effects with these such as oversedation and amnesia (particularly with versed).

Neither benzo's, Ambien, or Lunesta are particularly physically addictive, although they can be psychologically addictive if used/relied upon long enough.

Other than these meds, melatonin is the most common "nutritional supplement" used for a sleep aid, and there is a little science behind it as melatonin produced by the pineal is thought to be important for sleep-wake cycles in humans. But whether or not taking melatonin actually helps sleep is not clear.

Hope this helps...

Marquoz · 03-10-2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

and I thought only alcohol did that...

wake up and say, "How did I get home?"

Dude, it's seriously scary stuff when that happens. I took one (Xanax) at work once, and next thing I know it's the next day. My co-workers were telling me about stuff that I did, and I had absolutely no idea what they were talking about. I had absolutely no memory of the entire night. Apparently I worked about 4 hours of my shift and then went home sick. No idea how I got in the cab, told the cab driver where I lived, or made it in the house. Barely touched the stuff since unless I'm like WAY in a bad mood.

jamclaur · 03-10-2009, 07:35 AM

Ambien can give you crazy ass dreams. I took it once and had a terrible experience.

I didn't feel like I was in control of my body. I hated it. I don't remember being irritable. But be careful on that stuff.

Xerios · 03-10-2009, 02:13 PM

i took it for recreational use a couple of times and found that i was easily pissed off after being woken up from it and it continued throughout the day..

03-10-2009, 02:56 AM	#1
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	Ambien I recently got a prescription for 10mg Ambien (zolpidem). The day after I take it, I get extremely irritable. Does anyone else take this? Does the irratibility only last the first few days/weeks? I take hydroxyzine(200mg) and lamotrigine(100mg) to keep me calm throughout the day, but they do nothing if I take an Ambien.

03-10-2009, 02:57 AM	#2
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	sorry this isn't on topic of what you asked, but i just wanted to say i hadn't seen you on the forum in a while, glad to see you're still alive

03-10-2009, 02:59 AM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Never heard of it? What's it for? John

03-10-2009, 03:01 AM	#5
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	my friend used to take it for similar reasons, i'll have to ask her tomorrow.

03-10-2009, 03:09 AM	#9
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I take Xanax every once and a while (prescribed), I get the same way. I chalk it up to being tired. I feel like I am in a constant slumber on that stuff, I try to take it sparingly...

03-10-2009, 03:18 AM	#11
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	The thing I hate is you can forget an entire day on the stuff. Not a fun experience....

03-10-2009, 03:52 AM	#16
fronk777 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:3523 Digital collection:6	Ambien is known for having very few side effects, I've never heard people complain about that side effect before, sorry.

03-10-2009, 04:20 AM	#17
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	I prescribe it a fair bit, and it is usually well tolerated without many side effects. However, irritability with the various prescription sleep meds out there is not unheard of. How long are you sleeping after you take it? You could try taking 5mg at bedtime to see if that has any less of the irritability the next day while still letting you get to sleep. Otherwise, you could try Lunesta, which also has a low side effect profile, although it will be a bit more pricey. Outside of these two, benzodiazepines are the next most common class of drugs used for sleep (typically restoril, although diazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam, versed have also been used) although there tends to be more side effects with these such as oversedation and amnesia (particularly with versed). Neither benzo's, Ambien, or Lunesta are particularly physically addictive, although they can be psychologically addictive if used/relied upon long enough. Other than these meds, melatonin is the most common "nutritional supplement" used for a sleep aid, and there is a little science behind it as melatonin produced by the pineal is thought to be important for sleep-wake cycles in humans. But whether or not taking melatonin actually helps sleep is not clear. Hope this helps...

03-10-2009, 07:35 AM	#19
jamclaur Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:849 Trading Score:34	Ambien can give you crazy ass dreams. I took it once and had a terrible experience. I didn't feel like I was in control of my body. I hated it. I don't remember being irritable. But be careful on that stuff.

03-10-2009, 02:13 PM	#20
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	i took it for recreational use a couple of times and found that i was easily pissed off after being woken up from it and it continued throughout the day..

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