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What does it do?

This product is commonly used for the treatment of insomnia. It is believed to work by acting upon GABA(A) receptors in the brain.

Last text update: 2010-12-15

Last data update: 2012-01-14

General Information:

7.1
Ambien Average Satisfaction Score
  • 81% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Ambien.
  • 19% of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Ambien

MediGuard regularly polls our more than 63,000 users taking Ambien (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.

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Ihave been taking ambien now for 8 years now.For 17 years before I started taking ambien I barley slept 4 hours a night and taking over the counter sleeping aide.I do take other medication that may cause drowsiness.But now I get my 8 hours sleep and I don't take t every night.I am a happy woman again.Amen!

  • 54 year old – Source: MediGuard
  • Posted: 2012-02-03 01:18:43
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I have taken Ambien CR for several years. A friend told me to try half of a tablet since they are so expensive. It worked the same as a full tablet. I now cut the tablets into fourths and the fourth works the same as a full tablet. I am really saving now. I have no bad experiences with Ambien, no dreams or any hallucinations. I fall asleep within 30 minutes of taking my fourth of a pill and sleep about 8 hours each night.

  • 68 year old – Source: MediGuard
  • Posted: 2011-11-15 21:38:39
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As a nurse, I know this medication is very addictive. Therefore I ONLY take it after I have gone to bed and for whatever reason I am not falling asleep after an hour or so. I have no side affects and I only take .5 mg which works wonders. I do not wake up with any side effects. Normally the .5 mg will give me 6 hours of solid sleep. My doctor has approved up to .10 mg if necessary. Amiben works quickly, within 10 minutes and ONLY should be taken when going to bed. Again very addictive.

  • 58 year old – Source: MediGuard
  • Posted: 2011-09-25 06:22:51
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