Reviewer: Charlie, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have had crazy conversations with people, hallucinations, sleep walked, sleep eaten, and sleep driven using this medication. I remembered none of it. Woke up once in the middle of the night in front of Walmart with a bag of stuff I did not remember driving there. Dizziness was also a problem. I do not recommend this medication for anyone Bi-Polar.

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I have had crazy conversations with people, hallucinations, sleep walked, sleep eaten, and sleep driven using this medication. I remembered none of it. Woke up once in the middle of the night in front of Walmart with a bag of stuff I did not remember driving there. Dizziness was also a problem. I do not recommend this medication for anyone Bi-Polar.
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Reviewer: felion, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Zolpidem 12.5mg is the best thing since sliced bread! I started taking Ambien 5mg several years ago, then went up to 10 mg. Next, I went up to Zolpidem 6.25 mg two times per night, as I would take it at bedtime and when I woke up to use the bathroom. Due to the increasing cost of prescription drugs, I have now switched to Zolpidem 12.5 mg and take it at bedtime. I sleep through the night but w ... Show Full Comment

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Zolpidem 12.5mg is the best thing since sliced bread! I started taking Ambien 5mg several years ago, then went up to 10 mg. Next, I went up to Zolpidem 6.25 mg two times per night, as I would take it at bedtime and when I woke up to use the bathroom. Due to the increasing cost of prescription drugs, I have now switched to Zolpidem 12.5 mg and take it at bedtime. I sleep through the night but wake up earlier in the morning, now that I am retired and have no job! Wish I could sleep longer in the a.m., but it must be the light of day awakening me. I do get tired at around 9-9:30 p.m. and struggle to keep my eyes open to watch TV. Go to bed around 10:30 - 11 p.m. My partner watches TV in the bedroom, so I don't believe I can shake the habit so to speak. Well, there's no dosage beyond what I now take, so I hope it continues to work night after night. I don't think I can sleep without the medication, but I do feel G-R-E-A-T in the a.m. after an excellent night's rest.
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Reviewer: tjupjr, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Been taking this medication for about three years and it puts me to sleep within 30 minutes and I wake up fully refreshed. There are no side effects, no dragging and fully alert when I get up in the morning. On days that I have to get up early, I just go to bed earlier and still awake refreshed. My insurance company doesn't cover it anymore but the cost retail wise is relevantly cost effect ... Show Full Comment

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Been taking this medication for about three years and it puts me to sleep within 30 minutes and I wake up fully refreshed. There are no side effects, no dragging and fully alert when I get up in the morning. On days that I have to get up early, I just go to bed earlier and still awake refreshed. My insurance company doesn't cover it anymore but the cost retail wise is relevantly cost effective. Knowing that the product is safe and effective, I see no reason for changing it. I have tried other sleep medication and none come even close to this medication. If you have problems with sleeping, then ask your doctor if he would at least let you try it out. Yes, some medications that you are taking may interfere so its always wise to consult with your personal physician and NOT just any doctor.
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Reviewer: stars, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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(6.5 mg)First dose I woke up at 7am convinced it was 7pm and my poor husband must be faint from hunger, so I made a pizza from scratch. Second day, I fainted in the bathroom and face planted into the bath tub wall. My face was solid black from hairline to below my cheekbone and the area around my eyebrow was so swollen the skin split. My husband takes 10 mg of the same stuff and has no problems so ... Show Full Comment

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(6.5 mg)First dose I woke up at 7am convinced it was 7pm and my poor husband must be faint from hunger, so I made a pizza from scratch. Second day, I fainted in the bathroom and face planted into the bath tub wall. My face was solid black from hairline to below my cheekbone and the area around my eyebrow was so swollen the skin split. My husband takes 10 mg of the same stuff and has no problems so apparently there is some clash with the other meds I take.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I've been taking this drug for years I started on 10mg and now I take 5mg because my doctor wants me to stop taking it. I feel great on it and I get a good nights sleep. All the crazy things they say can happen does not happen to me. I also have Gerd and sleep apnea. I guess I don't understand why my doctor wants me to stop but he said it's a narcotic and addicting.

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I've been taking this drug for years I started on 10mg and now I take 5mg because my doctor wants me to stop taking it. I feel great on it and I get a good nights sleep. All the crazy things they say can happen does not happen to me. I also have Gerd and sleep apnea. I guess I don't understand why my doctor wants me to stop but he said it's a narcotic and addicting.
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