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I was taking Ambien for a year. I ended up with a sever sore thr...

Posted at 1:47 PM on May 19, 2008 by taraga, #30604
I was taking Ambien for a year. I ended up with a sever sore throat that lasted for months and trouble breathing. After going to nine doctors, and missing work for a month I was diagnosed with esophogitis and acid reflux. I even went to the emergency room by ambulance because I was having trouble breathing. I was aspirating stomach acid. I was talking with my gastrologist about surgery. I decided to make a list of what was different in my life that might be causing these symptoms. Ambien was on the list. I have been off Ambien for two months now and all my digestive problems, sore throat, breathing problems and acid reflux have ended.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jun 04, 2008 by nick475, #8918

I think you have solved my problem!!Same symptems as yours and no dr(6 diff ones) could figure what was wrong.I've been taking 30mg a day for 3 years,time to stop.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jun 05, 2008 by ttsd, #8955

I have had many of these symptoms too, also tingling in my toes and hands. I had an Upper GI and endoscopy with no results. I would like to stop Ambien, but how do you sleep? Do you drink alcohol?

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jun 10, 2008 by susanholtz13, #9081

I HAVE BEEN TAKING AMBIEN FOR ALMOST TWO MONTHS I USUALLY CUT A 10 MG IN HALF, BUT THE NEXT DAY MY THROAT AND NASAL PASSAGES FEELS VERY DRY, NOT SURE THIS IS A SIDE EFFECT OR NOT?

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jun 10, 2008 by susanholtz13, #9082

I HAVE BEEN TAKING AMBIEN FOR TWO MONTHS, I USUALLY CUT A 10 MG PILL IN HALF. I HAVE BEEN HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH DRYNESS IN MY NASAL PASSAGES AND MY THROAT. IS THIS HOW IT STARTS?

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Reply about 1 year ago on Oct 31, 2008 by nick475, #14025

did you just stop suddenly without any worriies about seizures??i have the same problems after 2 years of taking 35mgs a day...

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