Question 1

is it ill advised to take 20mg of ambien (zolpidem)? the 10's don't seem to be working so well lately and i could really use the sleep. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Not good: Higher doses of Ambien (zolpidem) don't really seem to be significantly more effective but are associated with increased adverse effects. If 10 mg isn't working it is better to look for causes of this more severe insomnia - depression, anxiety, some other cause that might respond to something other than ambien (zolpidem).

Question 2

ambien (zolpidem) and claritind?

Accepted Answer

Sleepy not sneezy?: Ambien (zolpidem) will help you sleep; Claritin d will help with nasal allergy symptoms, but sometimes can cause restlessness and difficulty sleeping.

Question 3

large doses of ambien (zolpidem)?

Accepted Answer

Ambien (zolpidem): Above 10mg. regular Ambien (zolpidem) or 12.5mg. Ambien (zolpidem)-CR.

Question 4

what does ambien (zolpidem) treat?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia: Ambien (zolpidem) treats insomnia, but not curatively.  It is a symptom management tool only, to be used on a temporary basis.  If your insomnia is long-standing, it's best to have a full evaluation.  While it may well help you sleep, Ambien (zolpidem) can also be habit-forming.

Question 5

what is ambien (zolpidem) used for?

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Insomnia: Ambien (zolpidem) has an indication for the  short term treatment of insomnia. In clinical practice is not only used on a short-term basis.

Question 6

is ambien (zolpidem) habit forming?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it can be habit forming. Other sleeping agents are not. Ask your dr if any options exist for you.

Question 7

okay to split ambien (zolpidem) cr?

Accepted Answer

No: It turns it into immediate release ambien (zolpidem). If your doc wants you on regular ambien (zolpidem), have it prescribed at standard doses.

Question 8

ambien (zolpidem) trip and its affects?

Accepted Answer

Results vary..: Ambien (zolpidem) is a sleep medication designed to provide you with uninterrupted sleep for about 8 hrs. There can be unwanted and even dangerous side effects. Sleep walking. Sleep eating sleep driving. 
If you are tryiing to trip on Ambien (zolpidem) and use it for purposes other than to treat insomnia the results are not predictable. An overdose of Ambien (zolpidem) with or without other drugs may be your last trip.

Question 9

can you take 30mg of ambien (zolpidem)?

Accepted Answer

No: That would constitute a significant overdose.

Question 10

can ambien (zolpidem) make you feel jittery?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Not usually but if you suddenly stop taking it after being on it for a while some patients may get a jittery feeling due to a withdrawal effect. Obviously it would be best if you didn't need Ambien (zolpidem) to sleep. The following websites may be helpful in dealing with insomnia:http://bit.ly/1H64Naf and http://bit.ly/1BBVVRw Also go to the CheckList discussing CBT: "Overcoming Anxiety and Stress"

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