insomnia

[FunkyPertwee]

Isn't that stuff linked to people flipping out?

Have someone at home with you the first time you try it. I almost didn't survive it, and can never take it again.

[jet3534]

Isn't that stuff linked to people flipping out?

That is the claim, but having used it for 15 years I never did anything strange under the influence - at least not that I remember.

[Schuetzenman]

That is the claim, but having used it for 15 years I never did anything strange under the influence - at least not that I remember.

https://www.drugs.com/sfx/ambien-side-effects.html
Ambien issues.

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by zolpidem (the active ingredient contained in Ambien). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Severity: Major
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking zolpidem:

Less common:
Clumsiness or unsteadiness
confusion
depression
Rare:
Difficulty with breathing
dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
falling
fast heartbeat
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
skin rash
swelling of the face
trouble sleeping
unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability
wheezing
Severity: Minor
Some of the side effects that can occur with zolpidem may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

More common:
Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Less common:
Abdominal or stomach pain
abnormal or decreased touch sensation
abnormal sensation of movement
appetite disorder
balance disorder
binge eating
bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in hearing
chest discomfort
chills
confusion about identity, place, and time
constipation
continuous ringing, buzzing, or other unexplained noise in the ears
daytime drowsiness
diarrhea
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty with moving
difficulty with swallowing
discouragement
double vision
drugged feeling
dry mouth
earache
eye redness
false or unusual sense of well-being
feeling of unreality
feeling sad or empty
frequent bowel movements
frequent urge to urinate
headache
hearing loss
heartburn
hives or welts
itching ears
joint pain
lack of appetite
lack of feeling or emotion
lack or loss of self-control
lack or loss of strength
longer or heavier menstrual periods
loss of balance
loss of interest or pleasure
memory problems
mood swings
muscle aches, cramping, pain, or stiffness
nausea
nightmares or unusual dreams
redness of the skin
redness or soreness of the throat
sense of detachment from self or body
slowing of mental and physical activity
sneezing
stuffy or runny nose
swollen joints
tiredness
trouble concentrating
vision changes
vomiting

[jet3534]

There is one over the counter product that does work to some extent with insomnia and also works with anxiety. This is not another rehash of the usual sleep formulas. This is a unique product.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016DPJK0Q...Q9VV5WQW3RTHTY

I believe the phenyl-GABA in this product is an actual drug that will cross the blood/brain barrier - different than plain GABA which will not. I have found Gabatrol to be very effective for getting back to sleep if I wake up too early and it seems to cause a deep REM state.

[jet3534]

https://www.drugs.com/sfx/ambien-side-effects.html
Ambien issues.

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by zolpidem (the active ingredient contained in Ambien). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Severity: Major
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking zolpidem:

Less common:
Clumsiness or unsteadiness
confusion
depression
Rare:
Difficulty with breathing
dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
falling
fast heartbeat
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
skin rash
swelling of the face
trouble sleeping
unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability
wheezing
Severity: Minor
Some of the side effects that can occur with zolpidem may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

More common:
Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Less common:
Abdominal or stomach pain
abnormal or decreased touch sensation
abnormal sensation of movement
appetite disorder
balance disorder
binge eating
bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in hearing
chest discomfort
chills
confusion about identity, place, and time
constipation
continuous ringing, buzzing, or other unexplained noise in the ears
daytime drowsiness
diarrhea
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty with moving
difficulty with swallowing
discouragement
double vision
drugged feeling
dry mouth
earache
eye redness
false or unusual sense of well-being
feeling of unreality
feeling sad or empty
frequent bowel movements
frequent urge to urinate
headache
hearing loss
heartburn
hives or welts
itching ears
joint pain
lack of appetite
lack of feeling or emotion
lack or loss of self-control
lack or loss of strength
longer or heavier menstrual periods
loss of balance
loss of interest or pleasure
memory problems
mood swings
muscle aches, cramping, pain, or stiffness
nausea
nightmares or unusual dreams
redness of the skin
redness or soreness of the throat
sense of detachment from self or body
slowing of mental and physical activity
sneezing
stuffy or runny nose
swollen joints
tiredness
trouble concentrating
vision changes
vomiting

At some point in time everyone experiences these symptoms with or without Ambian. Everything is listed other than a limp dick.

[FunkyPertwee]

I'm telling you guys, it might work great for 99.999% of the population, but for me it caused very dangerous and emotionally painful hallucinations that I actually responded to with a loaded firearm.

BE CAREFUL.