Controlled release ambien? Experiences?
Question:
I was thinking of asking to bump up to CR 12.5 mgs. to be sure I get my rest during this time.
Any experiences with this? Are you sleepy the next day? How many hours of sleep do you get?
And I know--sleep aids are bad, please save your breath on this one.
Thanks so much for answers :)
Answers:
I too have been on reg ambien for around 2 years.
I tried the CR for about 2 weeks, and I did not like it AT ALL.
The release is too slow and keeps me asleep into the middle of the next day.
I'd say try really hard to keep your sleep patterns as normal as possible, but I don't reccommend the CR.
Ambien CR=highly addictive and my husband wound up on life support because he couldn't remember if he took it when he did wake up in the middle of the night..so he took more and more. Not good; stick with what already works for you. Maybe adjust your schedule a bit or try some soothing safe sleep aids like chamomille or something as an additional, easy to regulate idea.
I know, you said save my breath..but I couldn't help it...
Taken all the sleep aids . I couldn't get to sleep and when I did couldn't stay asleep. They have tried them all 12.5 knocked me out and kept me out. But I am in my 50 , woman 5'8, 130 lbs. take plenty of other anti-depressants , anti-anxiety meds. The only thing I say good about them is I do sleep but the depression has gotten much worse Good luck you can write me if you have any other questions!
I've been taking Ambien CR for over a year. I have chronic insomnia and have tried everything else.
The Ambien CR works fairly well. I usually get about 5 hours sleep with it. I don't feel hung over in the morning and don't walk around doing crazy things in my sleep.
But, everyone is different so you will just have to try it and see how it works for you.
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