Oh - and I don't have to drive today. I'll be careful not to mix Ambien and driving days. My work is at home, so I'm good. Actually, I'm going out today to the next state to help a friend pick up a table, but it's a van and he's driving, not me.
Jambalaya|1430265381|3869308 said:Thank you so much everyone for the replies!
I had quite a discussion with my doc and I have Ambien, only a few pills. She said to start with half a pill. I love and trust my doc, and I am really desperate for a night's sleep, so I'm pretty excited about this. Perhaps my sore throat will finally go away once I sleep!
So apparently Ambien has a bad rep and can make you do things in your sleep. Well, if you get up in the morning and I've written a bunch of crazy stuff on here, or broken into my local jeweler where I was found covered head to toe in jewels, erm, don't blame me!
Thanks so much for all the advice!
LAJennifer|1430346928|3869856 said:I also want to add a note about some of the over the counter meds and supplements....
LAJennifer|1430346928|3869856 said:I am so happy the ambien worked for you, Jambalaya.
I also want to add a note about some of the over the counter meds and supplements. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl and the "PM" in the Tylenol and Advil PM, etc) is an antihistamine that has a side effect of making you sleepy. However, it can deplete the choline supply in your brain. Choline is needed for cognitive function. Because of this I don't believe long term use of diphenhydramine, for a sleep disorder, is a good idea. Melatonin, while I believe is generally safe, is actually a hormone and is illegal in many countries (including Canada). Just because something is over the counter, doesn't always mean it is better or safer.
Jambalaya|1430576937|3871137 said:Ambien has been a lifesaver. Nothing was going to break the back of that acute insomnia after being up in the night sick for a few weeks. Having been able to sleep, my sore throat is almost gone and my days are twice as long now that I go to sleep at 10.30pm instead of 5am. Thank God for a little extra help when sorely needed.
Jambalaya|1430576937|3871137 said:Ambien has been a lifesaver. Nothing was going to break the back of that acute insomnia after being up in the night sick for a few weeks. Having been able to sleep, my sore throat is almost gone and my days are twice as long now that I go to sleep at 10.30pm instead of 5am. Thank God for a little extra help when sorely needed.
Jambalaya|1430265381|3869308 said:Thank you so much everyone for the replies!
I had quite a discussion with my doc and I have Ambien, only a few pills. She said to start with half a pill. I love and trust my doc, and I am really desperate for a night's sleep, so I'm pretty excited about this. Perhaps my sore throat will finally go away once I sleep!
So apparently Ambien has a bad rep and can make you do things in your sleep. Well, if you get up in the morning and I've written a bunch of crazy stuff on here, or broken into my local jeweler where I was found covered head to toe in jewels, erm, don't blame me!
Thanks so much for all the advice!
azstonie|1430961077|3873252 said:Did the leaflet instruct you to do a taper? All the internists and sleep specialists where I used to work advised patients to do a taper.
Catmom|1431011400|3873436 said:I totally sympathise with you! Old age and menopause has been kicking my butt. I am up all night with hot flashes and night sweats. This has been going on for 5 years now. My only savings grace has been Unisom. I can't take a full pill. Made that mistake once and I was out of it for two days. I cut them into quarters and one quarter allows me to fall asleep and stay asleep all night. They are not habit forming either.
Tekate|1431014589|3873470 said:Did she swab for strep throat? seems quite a while for a sore throat.
I was recently in NZ/Australia (2 1/2 weeks) I got home to the east coast and I could NOT get into a decent sleep pattern - normal - so I tried benedryl and it did the trick.. (needed it two nites)...
Please ensure your sore throat does not get worse as if it's strep, it can cause a multitude of problems..
peace and I hope you get some sleep!
Jambalaya|1430265381|3869308 said:Thank you so much everyone for the replies!
I had quite a discussion with my doc and I have Ambien, only a few pills. She said to start with half a pill. I love and trust my doc, and I am really desperate for a night's sleep, so I'm pretty excited about this. Perhaps my sore throat will finally go away once I sleep!
So apparently Ambien has a bad rep and can make you do things in your sleep. Well, if you get up in the morning and I've written a bunch of crazy stuff on here, or broken into my local jeweler where I was found covered head to toe in jewels, erm, don't blame me!
Thanks so much for all the advice!