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Old Mar 18, 2014, 09:00 AM
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I have been feeling very sick to my stomach, hot, cold, shaky, and can't focus. I overdosed on ambien two days ago, and haven't taken anymore since. I think it's just withdraw? What symptoms can you have if your withdrawing?
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 09:25 AM
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Overdose symptoms listed by the manufacturer may include sleepiness, confusion, shallow breathing, feeling light-headed, fainting, or coma. Your particular reaction would be modified by how much you took and what other meds were in your system.

Ambien can kill you. The dose amount has been reduced at least once, and different dosages are given men and women, also adjusted to fit with other drugs you take. It's a good idea to call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.

Take care, and check with your doctor if you're not feeling back to normal by tomorrow, okay?
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 11:07 AM
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All the ones your having would fit withdrawal

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Old Mar 18, 2014, 11:09 AM
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I don't know if you took enough to call it an OD but you did take a lot.

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Old Mar 18, 2014, 11:47 AM
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http://www.choosehelp.com/topics/add...tion-treatment

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Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms
If you’ve been using this medication daily for longer than 2 weeks, you should not stop using suddenly. Stopping suddenly is hard on the body and generally results in very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

Typical Ambien withdrawal symptoms include:

Shakiness and tremor
Moodiness
Bouts of depression and crying
Anxiety, nervousness and panic attacks
Lightheadedness and flushing
Sweating
Nausea and vomiting and other digestive complaints, like stomach cramping
Muscle cramps
Insomnia (having a hard time falling or staying asleep)
Tiredness
Seizures (more rare)2

Read more: Ambien Addiction and Withdrawal: Tapering and Treatment Options
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Thanks for this!
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 02:55 PM
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seriously I just had a panic attack at the library. got extremely hot, my breathing got shallow and it was hard to breathe and I am extremely shaky like I cant control it. I don't think I can stand this anymore!
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 03:09 PM
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Maybe you should point out to your Mom online the effects and dangers of suddenly stopping and she can taper you off. Like one right now. Split them in half and take for a couple of nights.
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 03:11 PM
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How long have you been taking it?

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Tapering Down
Due to the very real risk of seizures, once dependent, you should never stop using Ambien very suddenly, nor should you reduce your daily dosage too quickly.3

Once dependent, to quit Ambien, you must choose one of the following three primary options:

Taper down slowly off Ambien
Switch over to a longer acting benzodiazepine like diazepam (at an equivalent dose) and then taper down from that
Detox off Ambien in an inpatient facility while receiving a continuous flumazenil infusion
In most cases, doctors will advise that you slowly taper down your dose, or switch to an equivalent dosage of a longer acting benzodiazepine, like diazepam, and then taper down from that.4

Straight Ambien Taper

The simplest method is the straight Ambien taper.

You should consult with your doctor when making a tapering plan, but don't get pressured into a rapid reduction - after all, what's the hurry? Consider taking your time and know that spaced gradual reductions cause fewer withdrawal symptoms and less rebound insomnia.

As a conservative starting point, you might consider a 10% reduction every 2 weeks. Or, you can try a slightly more aggressive tapering plan, such as reducing by 10% per week, knowing that you can always slow things down if it becomes unmanageable.

Tip for Success – Stay in control of the process and the pace. It’s your body and you know what’s manageable and what’s not. Don’t let an outside ‘expert’ impose a schedule that doesn’t work for you. It’s OK to pause reductions during times of great stress or when withdrawal symptoms get too severe - but try to avoid retreating to a higher dosage after a reduction. For the best chances of success, you can slow down, but never go backward.


Read more: Ambien Addiction and Withdrawal: Tapering and Treatment Options
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 03:12 PM
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the pills are tiny and round I don't think I can split them. besides mom gave me her sleeping meds last night, so she thinks I don't need the ambien. but I will try and show her, shes not the most open minded person.
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 03:13 PM
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ive been on it for about 4 weeks. im suppose to call my pdoc but I don't think I can do it.
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 03:16 PM
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What sleeping meds did she give you? Whats the name?

Maybe she is not the most open minded but she can't argue with science and clinical experience. Your best bet would be to call you pdoc and let them advise you.
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Major Depressive Disorder
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Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide.

Male, 50

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Lamictal 100mg
Remeron 30mg for sleep
Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 03:22 PM
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ive been on it for about 4 weeks. im suppose to call my pdoc but I don't think I can do it.
You can do it. There is nothing to be ashamed of. If you think you have an addictive personality which you kind of said you did, then tell them you don't want ambien or benzodiazapines. Both are very addictive. Addiction is a disease just like depression. Hopefully your Pdoc understands addiction. Most do nowadays.

Remeron and Trazadone are Anti Depressants that are not addictive and are safe and used alot for sleep. I take Remeron at night and it works great, at least for the first four or five hours.
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 03:24 PM
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she gave me 5mg of zaleplon
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 04:23 PM
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Hmmm close to ambien in class. Hypnotic but not exact same family. You better call your pdoc

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Old Mar 18, 2014, 04:29 PM
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I will call tomorrow when they are open. I told my mom I had a anxiety attack and she asked why i told her it from not taking ambien. She said no it wasnt, I told her if i take it longer than two weeks I become dependent. She said no i wasn't getting any. I give up.
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 04:53 PM
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But yet she gives you one of hers. Well I would take another of hers, should help the withdrawal since it is the same class. Thats me though. I am and addict.......recovering but it is still hard.
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Recovering Alcoholic and Addict
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Male, 50

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Lamictal 100mg
Remeron 30mg for sleep
Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back
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Old Mar 18, 2014, 05:39 PM
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I was on Prozac for a year before I quit cold turkey, I got addicted to it and overdosed. I also drank heavily. I suppose I have been worse than this.
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I have googled, asked doctors, asked psychiatrists and asked pharmacists how to taper off Ambien (really zolpidem) and haven't been able to find out.
Has anyone done it and could tell me how? Or does anyone know how to do it?
I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
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I have googled, asked doctors, asked psychiatrists and asked pharmacists how to taper off Ambien (really zolpidem) and haven't been able to find out.
Has anyone done it and could tell me how? Or does anyone know how to do it?
I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Hi Orangefolly, you may want to consider making your own thread since this one is old
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