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Trying a sleeping pill and it's giving anxiety because of the risk of side effects!

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Judi89
Judi89

I got prescribed medicine called zolpidem tartrate 5mg for sleep. I'm so nervous and anxious to take it . Reading the side effects puts me in a panic. Has anyone tried this medicine. Positive or negative feedback please! I know everyone reacts differently to it.

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  • dannie75821
    dannie75821 Judi89

    Posted

    If I'm not mistaking this is the generic brand for ambien. Works like a charm and you will sleep like a baby.

  • juan77029
    juan77029 Judi89

    Posted

    I have the same problem you do in that I freak out after reading the side effects of drugs where I Won't even take Tylenol. Don't read the side effects (at least not over the counter meds because those are well tolerated by most people.) Unless you really feel weird after taking it.

    • Judi89
      Judi89 juan77029

      Posted

      It made drowsy like if I took melatonin and it didn't really help so I won't be taking it. I'll stick to herbal teas

  • jay98357
    jay98357 Judi89

    Posted

    No side effects for me. I take 5mg some nights and climb straight into bed 10 mins later I'm fast asleep.

    They can make you a bit groggy the next day but it passes.

    • Judi89
      Judi89 jay98357

      Posted

      I didn't help and I do feel groggy with bad stomach pain

  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h Judi89

    Posted

    Hi JudI, I suffer with Anxiety have done since I was a child.OK please go & see your health food shop.Night time rescue remedy, also lavender oil in a roller ball will help you to relax. Listen to calming Cds relaxation ones.Reflexology will also help.regards Amanda

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