Question 1

is ambien safe if you have a severe allergy to ibupropen?

Accepted Answer

: Although not feasible to provide an iron-clad assurance of no allergic reaction to a new drug, Ambien and ibuprofen have distinctly different chemical structures and allergy in the NSAID would not predict similar reaction to the sleeping pill.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: ambien (zolpidem) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Ambien: Ambien (zolpidem)  is a medication used for the treatment of insomnia. Allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 3

my allergies keep me up at night. what aid do you recommand? i am familiar with things like aerius but not with things like ambien (zolpidem)..

Accepted Answer

NOT Ambien!: Ambien (zolpidem) is a SLEEPING pill and a possibly dangerous one at that! Sometimes its DRYNESS due to the heat coming up during this time of the year. Try a HUMDIFIER!
Long acting ant-histamines (OTC eg ZYRTEC) may help!

Hope this helps!

Question 4

23 old male, 6"2' , 150lbs, no allergies. seem naturally very tolerant to combining  lunesta (eszopiclone) 3mg, ambien 5mg, and vistaril 100mg to sleep. suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Stop the meds: Lunesta/ambien and vistaril not working?  You need to wean off these meds and see a sleep specialist.   You can try Restoril (temazepam) or trazadone or neurontin, but i doubt it.  You should consider seroquel or zyprexa as you may have bipolar disorder, esp if you cannot shut your mind off at night.

Question 5

i was prescibed trazodone for insomnia but had allergy next he prescibed ambien but makes me feel weird, is it bad to suggest xanax (alprazolam) or other med?

Accepted Answer

Cause for insomnia?: Referral (possibly to psychiatrist) for thorough evaluation of your insomnia might be the smartest request you could make.  It's better than asking for more medicines when it's not clear "why" you're having this problem.  If you're still taking vyvanse (as on your other info), this may be related.  Ambien (zolpidem) can indeed result in feeling "weird" -- also doing odd things at night after taking it.

Question 6

i have sever insomnia and was prescribed trazodone, that was dc because of allergy. next he put me on ambien, but it makes me feel realy weird. ** is it frowned upon to suggest xanax (alprazolam) or another med?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doc: Let your doctor know how you're feeling on your current medication and he will be able to figure out what's best for you based on your sxs and side effects of the medications. Good luck.

Question 7

which drugs are good for insomnia. i don't feel comfortable using ambien (zolpidem).

Accepted Answer

Melatonin, herbals: There are many types and causes of insomnia. Assuming yours is the occasional, stress-related type (rather than one such as depression that requires more specific treatment), melatonin and/or various herbal mixtures (such as those sold at whole foods or earth fare) are relatively safe and sometimes quite helpful.

Question 8

if i take ambien (zolpidem) & wake up really early (6), is it a sign to get up or drug wearing off? usually groggy & not ready to get up but hard to fall back.

Accepted Answer

Could be either : Actually, it could be either of the reasons you listed.  First, Ambien (zolpidem) should work for ~6-7 hours.  That said, If you've been taking Ambien (zolpidem) for awhile, talk to your doctor about the possibility of rotating medications.  This usually helps to reduce tolerance. Also, remember to take Ambien (zolpidem) on an empty stomach - as food decreases absorption of the drug.  Hope that helps!

Question 9

i have been taking dalmane (flurazempam) 30mg for 30+ years but the pharmacies and manufacturers seem to have quit making the drug. do i go to outside the us to get the drug or is there a substitute that make work as well for me. ambien doesn't help?

Accepted Answer

: Flurazepam is a benzodiazepine. They've abandoned it because it's long-acting and leaves a hangover compared to other sleeping pills. Probably the closest equivalent to 30 mg of flurazepam would be 10 mg of Valium (diazepam) though equivalent doses of benzodiazepines are not as predictable as many other classes of drugs.

Question 10

will ambien show up on drug screens?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: but would depend on what they are testing for.  Are you taking drugs not prescribed? Why are you taking a drug test.

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Is ambien safe if you have a severe allergy to ibupropen?

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What is the definition or description of: ambien (zolpidem) allergy?

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My allergies keep me up at night. what aid do you recommand? i am familiar with things like aerius but not with things like ambien (zolpidem)..

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23 old male, 6"2' , 150lbs, no allergies. seem naturally very tolerant to combining lunesta (eszopiclone) 3mg, ambien 5mg, and vistaril 100mg to sleep. suggestions?

A member asked:

I was prescibed trazodone for insomnia but had allergy next he prescibed ambien but makes me feel weird, is it bad to suggest xanax (alprazolam) or other med?

A member asked:

I have sever insomnia and was prescribed trazodone, that was dc because of allergy. next he put me on ambien, but it makes me feel realy weird. ** is it frowned upon to suggest xanax (alprazolam) or another med?

A member asked:

Which drugs are good for insomnia. i don't feel comfortable using ambien (zolpidem).

A member asked:

If i take ambien (zolpidem) & wake up really early (6), is it a sign to get up or drug wearing off? usually groggy & not ready to get up but hard to fall back.

A member asked:

I have been taking dalmane (flurazempam) 30mg for 30+ years but the pharmacies and manufacturers seem to have quit making the drug. do i go to outside the us to get the drug or is there a substitute that make work as well for me. ambien doesn't help?

A member asked:

Will ambien show up on drug screens?

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