Posted by Greg on January 4, 2001, at 20:07:35
In reply to Xanax vs. Ambien for Insomnia, posted by Joy on January 4, 2001, at 19:43:56
Hi Joy,
I've been taking Ambien (10mgs) for almost two years for insomnia and it's still working as well for me now as it did in the beginning. Try to be very disiplined in taking it, try to take it at the same time every night if possible. Also, try to be consistent with your bedtimes if you can. Some people here have talked about having real severe memory loss with it, so you should watch closely for that. I've had a little memory loss with it, but very short term. Try not to have any discussions with anyone that you might regret later... :) I take Xanax as well, but for anxiety attacks, not for sleeping. I only use it maybe once a week these days.
I hope this helps.
Greg> Hi I've been taking .5 Xanax at night for 2 months for AD-induced insomnia. My doc wants me to take Ambien instead. He feels Xanax is addicting in the long run. I thought I would try the Ambien; he says I could take it indefinitely [5 mg]but suppose I build a tolerance to it? Should I take Ambien for a month or two, and and altrnate with .5 Xanax for a month to make sure I can fall asleep? Anybody have an opinion on this? Thanks.
> Joy
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