Posted by yxibow on July 29, 2008, at 2:20:02
In reply to high dose zolpidem, posted by Crotale on July 27, 2008, at 9:43:39
> Is anybody here taking high doses (e.g., more than twice the recommended nightly dose) of Ambien or other "z-drugs" (sedative-hypnotics that are not benzos but are controlled, like zolpidem, zopiclone, etc.) If so, how much, and how did your doctor decide to prescribe that much?
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> -Crotale
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> p.s. also, anyone using these for something other than sleeping, such as daytime anxiety?
I would not use it for daytime use. Sleep agents produce unknown and unintended effects. Even for their intended purpose they can cause sleepwalking in some people, finding that they have fixed a midnight snack and fallen asleep, all without ever knowing it. I would say that falls into the "recreational use category". I vaguely knew someone who was using like 30mg in clubs with alcohol.... ai ya.
As for the other answer -- yes... I have taken Ambien at 20-25mg and Lunesta at 4mg (the insurance would not pay for the extra).But besides my one "psychedelic trip" on Ambien when I was in college and desperately in need of something to take the edge off of Effexor since I took a midterm on one hour of sleep --- it said, sleep, come to me, oh my god it was wonderful --- I have never felt a "zing" from it again. It worked still vaguely for sleep but I never felt a reaction.
Your miles may vary, I'm sure.
-- tidings
Jay
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