Ambien CR Side Effects: I've been an Ambien (short-acting) user for many years with no re http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38133 I've been an Ambien (short-acting) user for many years with no real problems unless I drank any alcohol with it and then stayed up for any time at all after taking. (Two major no-no's!!). Besides the oft-reported binge eating and frenzied cleaning, etc., I have done the occasional text messaging and phone calls.. all t Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:21:45 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38133?item=17354 I have done the occasional text messaging and phone calls.. all too strange. So now I have a habit of checking my cell phone and my computer for "just in case" purposes. Unfortunately, I am still texting and calling people, although I will go to sleep whil http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38133?item=17354