Zolpidem (Ambien) - Erowid Exp - 'Sleeping Pill Addiction'

Sleeping Pill Addiction

Zolpidem (Ambien)

Citation: Jackie Myers. "Sleeping Pill Addiction: An Experience with Zolpidem (Ambien) (exp80422)". Erowid.org. Aug 6, 2009. erowid.org/exp/80422

DOSE:

10 mg

oral

Pharms - Zolpidem

(daily)

BODY WEIGHT:

205 lb

I was given Ambien in 1997 in order to alleviate my insomnia. My insomnia is closely connected to my Bipolar Disorder. When I began seeing commercials for the temporary use of Ambien, I began to question why I was still on it. I tried to stop on my own, but became very anxious and upset each time I went to bed. It's 12 years later and I've been taking 10mg every single night since first being prescribed.

Exp Year: 1997	ExpID: 80422
Gender: Female
Age at time of experience: Not Given
Published: Aug 6, 2009	Views: 12,302
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Pharms - Zolpidem (143) : Addiction & Habituation (10), Not Applicable (38)

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