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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Ambien CR Oral.

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236 Total User Reviews

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Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
4/6/2013 7:00:51 AM

Reviewer: LendyLou, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
This stuff has been a godsend for me. I go to sleep quickly, wake up refreshed and ready to face the day. I have not had the side effects that others have mentioned. I hope this is always available and the FDA doesn't ruin it for the people it truly works for.

Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
3/26/2013 8:46:23 AM

Reviewer: Flora, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I've been on this since I was 17 and I am now 24. The first year, before I was familiar with the side effects, I would sleep walk, talk, eat, cook, even drive. This drug should be taken right before you go to bed because you won't even notice when your brain slips away from you and does the sorts of things you might do while asleep dreaming. When it says only take this med before bed, make sure yo ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
1/31/2013 11:01:04 PM

Reviewer: bet, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
additive. used 4 over 18 yrs. shaking hands,loss of memory, got 2 have 2 get reid of bad thougts at night. didn't read new reviews side efects. am trying zolpidem 10mg 2 get off it.

Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
1/12/2013 2:28:02 PM

Reviewer: Sleepy, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
This has been a nightmare. I need to stop taking this as my memory is shot and it is no longer effective.

Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
11/30/2012 3:22:46 AM

Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
sometimes it takes hrs to kick in

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