November 25th
2008
3:04 AM
Because of a couple tragedies that ocurred in my life, I was unable to sleep. Ambien was prescribed and with it, I woke up completely rested! BUT there were several dangerous events to share with you.
I drove several times & have no recollection! If it weren't for receipts, checks, etc. I wouldn't know anything about it! I'm a married woman and I took a male acquaintance to a liquor store 1/2 hour away once!
I drove to a city an hour from my home at least once!
Additionally, I've had phone conversations, conducted business meetings, taught a religion class...ALL with no knowledge or memory of these acts.
Yes, I would find dirty dishes in the sink in the morning too! I ate so much food! I didn't gain weight though...probably because the Ambien also removed ALL inhibitions in my life. My husband selfishly took complete advantage of this...if you know what I mean. This was not right! I'm still angry about this. It wasn't until he realized that I was driving in my sleep that he encouraged me not to take the Ambien anymore...I haven't taken it for two years. I do miss it because it really left me rested. Now I only take over-the-counter products and they leave me groggy.
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May 1th
2009
9:51 PM
I am joining the throng that is happy to know I'm not crazy. I have been on Yaz since July of 2008. I have increasingly little interest in anything, I am frequently angry, bordering on rage-filled, and I have no interest in sex. I don't like my husband to touch me anymore--I find it irritating. I feel swollen and bloated a lot. I've blaming it on my job, on crazy traffic, on the economy. I even started to consider that I was entering menopause, but I'm only 35! My doctor suggested it after I complained of low libido on my last pill, but I was 10 times more interested in sex before. I feel like there is just nothing good in my life, and this is very unusual for me. I at least think I used to have a sunny personality. I don't like being this screaming shrew that wants to claw her husband's face off over dirty dishes. I am stopping this pill tomorrow, and am hopeful that some of this will abate.
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