Posted by paxvox2000 on April 12, 2002, at 19:47:06
In reply to Is Ambien a Benzodiazapine?, posted by fachad on April 8, 2002, at 9:22:22
Speaking of Ambien. I am interested to hear from others who have/are using Ambien on a long-term basis. I had taken it for a year or so back in 1997 until I started seeing the Pdoc. He IMMEDIATELY took me off Ambien, albeit he eventually "allowed" me to get some Tranzene to help me sleep.
I know that Ambien, because of it very short half-life, can cause wakefulness during the last part of one's sleep. This is indeed the case for me, however nothing else I have used (except Halcion) would put me to sleep w/o my normal nightly ruminating and worrying.
Sooooo... my Pdoc doesn't want me to take Ambien, but I have gotten my GP to scibt me some. He knows what meds my Pdoc gives me, but does not share his dislike for Ambien as a sleep agent.
Been back on it for past 6 months.What are your experiences with chronic use? Anyone take it for over a year+? I don't want to get off of it, however I DO have a little concern about the waking early. I guess it's the trade off I'm willing to make to GET TO SLEEP at night.
Any input would be appreciated!
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