I ran out of ambien and now I am stuck with sleep pills that have 50 mg of diphenhydramine per pill. How many pills of that is equal to my normal 10 mg ambien dose?
Chosen Answer:
Diphendhydramine (DPH) isn’t nearly as effective as ambien, but try taking one 50mg tablet to start. This is the normal, reccomended dose.
If that doesn’t work, take another 1/2 tablet (total 75mg)… don’t take much more than that, because it may actually have the opposite of the intended effect if you up the dose too much!
Good luck.
by: Cosmic Magnet
on: 6th June 10
It says on the the medication guide that I shouldn’t take Ambien after eating, but what if I take the pill first? How long after taking it should I wait before I start eating? I want to experience the full effect.
Chosen Answer:
.Not Medical Advice.Anytime you eat before Ambien it will affect how the pill works. If you eat before you take it the effects of Ambien will be lessened and take longer to work, the same way if you eat before you drink alcohol it takes longer to get drunk and you wont be hit as hard with the alcohol. If you take the pill first and then eat after, the pill will work better but will still be effected somewhat. Try waiting an hour after you take the pill (if you plan on being up that long) because by then the food will not automatically affect the Ambien. So yeah, thats basically how it works, if you need to know anything else or have another question about exact details/etc. let me know, I wont B.S you or give you lectures like other people, just answer your questions.
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on: 7th July 09
i am on 50mg of Pamelor which is an anti-depressant. its a low dosage and is used to prevent chronic migraines rather than depression. i’ve been having trouble sleeping lately and want to take an Ambien tonight. would the combination cause any weird problem for me?
Chosen Answer:
It shouldn’t just take one ambien, and it shouldn’t effect you in any negative way, i am on anti depressants, and was on ambien and it didn’t do anything bad.
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on: 12th March 11
In the book and movie “Fight Club”, the main character develops a split personality seemingly because of his insomnia. Is this a realistic effect of insomnia? Have there been any documented cases? Please supply documentation, if possible.
Chosen Answer:
Insomnia does not cause split personality disorder, but can be a symptom of the disease, it may also be a symptom of bipolar disorder. but these disorders are not caused by insomnia, insomnia can be caused by them. Insomnia though in long term cases can cause personality changes due to lack of REM sleep which is needed for the brain to get rid of excess energy, when it has no release it starts to deteriorate fast.
by: Tutor
on: 9th December 07
I’ve been clinically depressed and stricken with associated insomnia for over 10 years. I’ve tried a lot of different medications, yet nothing seems to work consistently (or the side effects are too severe). I can’t financially afford any type of therapy.
What else can I try at this point?
I do run about an hour a day, yet it has no effect at all.
Chosen Answer:
Try Effexor XR; it is the best antidepressant medication out there to date. I am on a low dose and feel great.
If you don’t like this or a lot of other medications then try Vitamin therapy. Nutrients linked to cure depression are:
All B vitamins, especially B 6.
Folic Acid (also found in dark, leafy greens)
Vitamin C paired with Calcium
Taurine (slows down racing thoughts associated with some depression sufferers)
Edit: Running, walking, or any kind of exercise has no effect on people with clinical depression.
by:
on: 28th November 11
I am really starting to hate it, I guess I go to sleep to early, now its 142 and I am wide awake. Anyone else have insomnia.
Chosen Answer:
I strongly recommend “Melatonin”. It is a natural sleep aid, I own the naturemade brand. It helps me sleep but seems to be less effective the more you take it. Also it might give you very vivid dreams/nightmares as a side effect. But it makes me SLEEP, which is better than being a zombie all day.
FYI Melatonin is a natural chemical that is released when there is no light, when your sleeping. Which makes me think sensory Deprivation tanks have something to do with melatonin. Since there is no light, and that is the time your brain release the chemical as a natural sleep aid.
by: Dexter Morgan
on: 7th January 11
What Is Ambien (Zolpidem) ?
Ambien is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).
Ambien is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep). This medication causes relaxation to help you fall asleep.
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