Ambien CR Side Effects

Side effects and experiences with Ambien CR by users like you. Post Yours Now.
  1. link Melaniekatherine
    Ambien CR thyroid hormone levels, hair growth products, progesterone levels, hair loss problems, heridity
    I started taking Ambien 10mg 3 1/2 years ago after my father died and I had trouble sleeping. It was so nice getting a good nights sleep. BUT in the past year, especially in the past 3 months I have lost 75% of my hair and didn't realize why. I went - 89% more...
    Melaniekatherine- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Ambien CR
  2. link Kids1715
    Hi, I am a healthy female soon to be 54. Active no weight issues, etc, I had a partial hysterectomy when I was 34 so I'm now in menopause, I used the estrogen patch for my terrible hot/flashes-night sweats never sleeping. But, they didn't work long t - 85% more...
    Kids1715- over a year ago
  3. link Lovetoplaylit1964
    ambien cr and overdoses
    i have a friend that abuses her ambien cr. I know she sometimes takes 2 or 3 a day they are 12.5mg. Obviously 2 or 3 hasn't killed her, but how many can she take?
    Lovetoplaylit1964- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Ambien CR
  4. link Libby1266
    Im sure1.... not 2 or 3. she needs to switch meds her body has become tolerant so therefore it dosent work like it would on someone else. I know because I was there at one time and took 2 and i didn't sleep either.Now I no longer take the meds otherw - 23% more...
    Libby1266- over a year ago
  5. link Tamarian83
    Ambien CR empty stomach, lunesta, seven hours, first night, ambien
    I just switched from the lunesta to ambien cr. The first night I took this, I felt like I was in a severe daze. I had crazy visions and I felt like my body was in a spinning out of control whilst in the bed. I was completely confused,the next thing I - 51% more...
    Tamarian83- over a year ago - in Ambien CR
  6. link Catwoman466
    Ambien CR vice grip, memory loss, sincerity, ambien, insomnia
    I've only been taking Ambien CR for three weeks. I have been suffering from increased memory loss, short and long term. I can't think my way outside a box. I have head "pressure" in my temples to behind my ears. Like a vice grip. I've been - 79% more...
    Catwoman466- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Ambien CR
  7. link Rj114m
    i've been on ambien cr for nearly two years now. before i started it, i never slept through an entire night, and many nights with no sleep at all. It was great to finally get a decent night sleep. However, for the last couple months i've noticed the - 66% more...
    Rj114m- over a year ago
  8. link Catwoman466
    I'd also like to add very extreme lethargy to this. It's another major symptom.
    Catwoman466- over a year ago
  9. link Psych07
    Ambien CR ruminations, gaba, ambien, psychologist, neuro
    I don't know if this is Ambien or not; I can't find it anywhere in the literature or online, but I have these ruminations, obsessive thoughts. At first, it was concerning a lot of my personal things that were still at my job; I had to take off sudden - 82% more...
    Psych07- over a year ago - in Ambien CR
  10. link Lynda52
    Ambien CR dr appt, energy interest, cymbalta, distorted thinking, mood swings
    Has anyone else experienced: a total loss of energy/interest (both emotional and physical) in just about everything? I have to literally drag myself out of bed to do anything each morning-and, once up, all I want to do is climb back in.... I feel lik - 43% more...
    Lynda52- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Ambien CR
  11. link Psych07
    I'm a psychologist & that sounds like depression. Ambien DOES list worsening depression as a side effect...
    Psych07- over a year ago
  12. link Charlotte48
    I don't know how long you have been taking the Cymbalta for, but I took it for 7-8 months and it was the worst thing I have ever taken. I was exhausted 24/7, like you said wanted to climb back in bed when I got up. The first couple months on it I fel - 77% more...
    Charlotte48- over a year ago
  13. link Trixiebates
    Ambien CR coconut oil, clumps, curly hair, ambien, shampoo
    Beware! I swear I lost 2/3 of my hair using Ambien CR! My hair was coming out in clumps and completely changed texture. Previously to Ambien use, I had the thickest, strong, curly hair that was healthy and strong. After regular Ambien use, my hair wa - 57% more...
    Trixiebates- over a year ago - in Ambien CR
  14. link Jenice
    Ambien CR hurs, rogain, lack of sleep, thick hair, bald eagle
    Until my Cousin just noticed these side effects, i had no idea that the reason all my hair is falling out is from the Ambien. I had a full head of very long thick hair, and this last month i have noticed thinning out so bad, that my friends at work a - 81% more...
    Jenice- over a year ago - in Ambien CR
  15. link Drc
    Ambien CR prescription paper, losing my hair, bald spot, blood work, baldness
    I am 32 years old. For years I have suffered with insomnia. I finally decided to do something about it and get a prescription because I was tired of always being tired in the daytime and not sleeping well at night. Well almost 3 weeks ago I was presc - 89% more...
    Drc- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Ambien CR
  16. link Andreaholderman
    Hi. I can relate to how you're feeling. I took Depakote and it does have a side effect of hair loss which I had ALOT of but when I stopped taking it, it ALL grew back. so don't get discouraged, just give it a little time. I know its scary but now my - 16% more...
    Andreaholderman- over a year ago
  17. link Spritpea
    Ambien CR migraine headaches, horrible headache, prescription medication, symptom of menopause, gynecologist
    I have been taking Ambien CR on and off for two years. I began to get migraine headaches two years ago which my gynecologist told me was as symptom of menopause. I then began to note everything I ate and all medications I took when I got these debili - 69% more...
    Spritpea- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Ambien CR
  18. link Helana
    I'm a 47 y.o. female and have been taking Ambien CR 12.5 mg for about a year now. I don't know if the strange symptoms I'm experiencing are caused by the Ambien CR, and my doctors cannot figure out what it is. I often get a poisoned like feeling, kin - 81% more...
    Helana- over a year ago
  19. link Insomniac74
    Ambien CR washing dishes, horrible person, ocd, hour and a half, band aid
    I have been taking ambien cr for over 2 years. I did not realize I was having side effects until I started to notice things, and my family would tell me things. I was cooking late at night, full meals and eating them. This I would do either for my se - 92% more...
    Insomniac74- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Ambien CR
  20. link Greeneyez18
    Everything here you have said describes me completely and I am now really scared
    Greeneyez18- over a year ago
  21. link Greeneyez18
    Ambien CR sleep aids, 16yr old, single mom, losing hair, sad thing
    I read what you've all been saying about your side effects while on Ambien CR, I've noticed I've been "losing" hair a lot, in the shower & brushing my hair. I had no idea that it could be a side effect. Issues with my scalp as well have - 77% more...
    Greeneyez18- over a year ago - in Ambien CR
  22. link Tammybald
    Ambien CR
    I take Ambien CR 12.5 mg. At first it use to put me right to sleep, but now it doesn't. Can I double up the dose, or maybe take 1 and a half tablets? Or maybe I just need to get something to settle me down first!! Tammy
    Tammybald- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Ambien CR
  23. link Myangel
    Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia. The immediate-release form of zolpidem is Ambien, which is used to help you fall asleep. The extended-release form of zolpidem is Ambien CR, which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, a - 41% more...
    Myangel- over a year ago
  24. link Jen132
    cutting in half
    Why can't Ambien CR be cut in half? Will it be harmful or just not work well?
    Jen132- over a year ago - in Ambien CR
  25. link Mom2laurenshea
    Ambien CR text messages, headaches, migraine, ambien, conversations
    I have been taking Ambien CR for 2 months - almost nightly. I think it does help me sleep. Or at least if I don't sleep, I don't remember not sleeping. I do wake up the morning after with headaches. I have a lot of headaches anyway... so that is not - 70% more...
    Mom2laurenshea- over a year ago - in Ambien CR
  26. link Stressedoversleep
    Ambien CR life anxiety, severe anxiety, lunesta, edginess, 5 months
    I took ambien CR for about 5 months every night. The lower dose didn't have much effect but I was sleeping well with the 12.5 dose. I did not have any of the bizarre sleep behaviors that many have described. I did however realize that it was producin - 67% more...
    Stressedoversleep- over a year ago - in Ambien CR
  27. link Heydarlin
    Ambien CR greasy substance, hair line, mood changes, advil, hairline
    Significant hair loss has caused thinning around my face & entire hair line. Within weeks of taking Ambien CR... Woke up daily with headaches, mood changes, depression..... I am a licensed NYS Cosmetologist. I know what is normal hair loss & - 79% more...
    Heydarlin- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Ambien CR
  28. link Heydarlin
    Well.... I am not a DR, but it does seem there are several sleep medications that have this side effect, among many others. Lunestia also has been know to cause hair loss. Other side effects have inc, nightmares, anxiety, headache, hot flashes, drast - 83% more...
    Heydarlin- over a year ago
  29. link Franciscor
    Ambien CR restoril, tollerance, withdrawal effects, everynight, double vision
    Hello all, I Don't no where to really begin. I just started taking ambien cr for the first time last Wednesday. I was given the 12.5 mgs. I used to be on Restoril 30mg, but ive mustve built a high tolerance quickly because it stopped working. So i we - 85% more...
    Franciscor- over a year ago - in Ambien CR
  30. link Sunshineforeva11
    Ambien CR hair loss
    extreme hair loss
    Sunshineforeva11- over a year ago - in Ambien CR
  31. link Chelceysmith
    Ambien CR coherent sentences, tylenol pm, bold print, slurred speech, strange behavior
    Hey. Just a disclaimer, before I list my experience. Keep in mind that everybody is going to react to a new drug differently. All drugs, especially drugs like Ambien CR, come with warnings in bold print and all caps saying that if you experience ANYT - 93% more...
    Chelceysmith- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Ambien CR
  32. link Sunshineforeva11
    shes not asleep shes high
    Sunshineforeva11- over a year ago