Is Ambien Safe?

You may have heard some crazy horror stories about Ambien and many of them could be true, but the fact is Ambien is a prescription drug that is regulated by the FDA. As long as you follow your doctor’s advice and don’t exceed the recommended dosage you should be fine.

However, there are several side effects associated with Ambien that you should be aware of. These can be seen even at the recommended dosage and if you experience any of these symptoms you should stop using Ambien and consult with your doctor.

These symptoms include: Nausea, vomiting, headaches, amnesia, hallucinations, delusions, increased appetite, impaired judgment, changes in libido,  and when you stop using Ambien, rebound insomnia may occur.

Ambien is more powerful than your typical over-the-counter sleep aid, but as you can see, such power often comes with a price.

You should also know that it is fairly easy to build up a tolerance to Ambien in a short time. An abrupt withdrawal from Ambien can lead to seizures and delirium, especially if you had been using Ambien for an extended period at high dosages.

An overdose of Ambien will lead to depressed respiratory function and potentially coma and death. Taking Ambien with other depressants like alcohol can make overdoses even more dangerous. In order to reverse the effects of an overdose, you can take flumazenil.

Ambien Customer Reviews:

“My insomnia comes from anxiety issues when I try to sleep. I found that Ambien didn’t make me sleepy but it did relax me enough to fall asleep. There are tons of stories floating around about strange behavior and I have my share. I found this only happens when I try to do things between ingestion and onset. Only take it when you are already in bed, relaxing, and attempting to fall alseep, and you shouldn’t have any problems.” – Anonymous

“I have been taking Ambien for many years and am totally addicted to it now. I can’t sleep if I don’t take it. I guess there are worse things to be addicted to. It is best to take it and get right to bed, no lingering in the kitchen. It really works!” –Anonymous

“Doesn’t work for real insomnia at all. At best 4 hours of restless sleep with high anxiety, disorientation and muscle fatigue.” – Anonymous

“I have trouble staying asleep. I wake every night anywhere from between 12:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. and am up for the rest of the night. This medicine helped me sleep, but also made me very depressed. It made me very angry and upset most of the time. I took this for about 3 months, until I got to the point that there was something very wrong with me and it was the medicine.” – Darden

Overall Value:

It would be prudent of you to take a look at our top rated sleep aids before turning to a prescription drug. They are definitely safer and also very effective. If ingredients like melatonin, chamomile, tryptophan, valerian root, phenibut, etc. haven’t worked for you, then it might be time to talk to your doctor about Ambien. But, I am confident that these top rated products are strong enough for almost everyone.