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(Message started by: Phil L on Nov 21^st, 2005, 9:25am)

Title: Something new to get thru the night?
Post by Phil L on Nov 21^st, 2005, 9:25am

Over the last ten days have taken a small amount of Ambien (5mg) on three occasions to try and get some sleep. Not only did I sleep soundly and awake refreshed, but NO - I repeat NO - hits in the wee hours of the morning. I've tried Melatonon with mixed results, but never Ambien before and this stuff seems remakable.

Anybody else used Ambien to get thru the night?

Phil

Title: Re: Something new to get thru the night?
Post by Jasmyn on Nov 21^st, 2005, 9:37am

Sorry for my ignorance Phil but what type of med is Ambien?

Title: Re: Something new to get thru the night?
Post by pattik on Nov 21^st, 2005, 9:51am

Drug Information For: AMBIEN 5MG TABLETS
Ingredient Name: ZOLPIDEM (zole-PI-dem)

Drug Manufacturer: SANOFI

Common Uses: This medicine is a sedative-hypnotic used for the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep).

I've heard this is a good sleep aid, but at around $3.00 per dose, it's a little pricey for me (no RX insurance).

Title: Re: Something new to get thru the night?
Post by Jasmyn on Nov 21^st, 2005, 10:00am

Thanks for the info Patti.

I use an oil based sleeping tablet, Normison and it seems to give me sleep without a hit or a hangover.