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!