Posted by DaveW on June 25, 2002, at 22:11:36
In reply to Re: Is Ambien a Benzodiazapine?, posted by paxvox2000 on April 15, 2002, at 18:51:39
> Thanks for the follow-up, Scott. My Pdoc never really got into WHY he didn't like the Ambien, perhaps it was because of the short duration aspect, but HE was the one to give me the Tranzene (which is indicated in the PDR for sleep problems). I have had Halcion before. Boy-howdy! That put me out for sure, but I had some anxiety issues after several months of use that was attributed to the Halcion, so I had to quit. I have gotten Ativan before, and find it works much better than the Tranzene. Unfortunately, I am in that sort of position where I feel "lucky" he's giving me ANY benzo for as long as he has been, and don't want to push the issue. I know that may sound weird, but I live in a state that is a bit backward about meds.
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> PAXJust saw this post...I've been on Ambien over 6 years and it works the same now as then. My doctors have talked about taking me off it but it works so we go with it. Sure if in the future I can switch to something as good and cheaper I will but for now it is worth getting a good sleep. (Actually I sleep more than I'd like to but before the Ambien I couldn't sleep at all).
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