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In the past I have used Ambien 5mg and when my tolerance went up, 10mg. I used the 10mg dose for several years in college and afterward with great success. After a brief period with no sleep medications I was prescribed Ambien CR 12.5mg. This medicine works great, IF you follow your doctors instructions. Takind it on an empty stomach works best, and you must take it literally right before bed. ...

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I TYPE IN CAPS FOR EASE OF READING,I'M NOT "SHOUTING". I ALSO HAD SOME VERY DISTURBING SIDE EFFECTS TAKING THIS MEDICATION & AM RELIEVED TO KNOW I'M NOT ALONE. I ALSO HAVE DRIVEN,WENT TO GROCERY STORE PURCHASED $200.00 OF FOOD INCLUDING A LOT OF SWEETS & TURKEY W/ ALL SIDES,PROCEEDED TO PREPARE THE HUGE MEAL THROUGH OUT THE NIGHT.IT ALSO KICKED MY LIBIDO INTO(VERY)HIGH LEAVING MY SPOUSE DEHYDRATED...

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tammyk | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.3
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small dosage asjustment needed at first, then seemed to be great and a big help. better than others tried.

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Zoe | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/19/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.0
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I think I get sleep, but I am up longer then I think and do not remember. I have conversations and eat and do not remember.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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weight gain

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