Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I have been on Ambien for about two months and want to withdrawal safely as I am coming off lithium..Does anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Follow your Dr's advice. You can also get acupuncture or use auricular magnet beads. You can tape them into your ear. Drink plenty of water, green tea and eat plenty of blueberries. Walk at least 30 minutes a day. In fresh air. - " hummingbirdandsaviour " <hummingbirdandsaviour Tuesday, June 09, 2009 7:42 PM WITHDRAWAL FROM AMBIEN >I have been on Ambien for about two months and want to withdrawal safely as >I am coming off lithium..Does anyone have any suggestions? > > > > --- > > ********************************************* > Peacefulmind.com Sponsors Alternative Answers- > > HEALING NATURALLY- Learn preventative and curative measure to take for > many ailments at: > > http://www.peacefulmind.com/ailments.htm > __________ > > -To INVITE A FRIEND to our healing community, copy and paste this address > in an email to them: > > http://health./subs_invite > > _________ > To ADD A LINK, RESOURCE, OR WEBSITE to Alternative Answers please Go to: > > http://health./links > > ___________ > > Post message: > Subscribe: - > Un: - > List owner: -owner > _______ > Shortcut URL to this page: > http://health.! Groups > Links > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Talk to your doctor if you can take benadryl for some days until Ambien is gone from your system, benadryl makes you sleepy if you take it at night, also, there is some teas, made with different plants and flowers that makes you sleepy, they are in any grosery store. Good luck Maria **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I have a client that is coming off of adavan. She has been researching and had alot of result with a company out of Canada called Point of Return. See what you think. They have research to back it up and also have a slow plan to do it naturally plus know all the vitamin and herbal interactions. They sound like a great company. Good Luck Sara --- On Tue, 6/9/09, hummingbirdandsaviour <hummingbirdandsaviour wrote: hummingbirdandsaviour <hummingbirdandsaviour WITHDRAWAL FROM AMBIEN Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 7:42 PM I have been on Ambien for about two months and want to withdrawal safely as I am coming off lithium..Does anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Look into an amino acid called gaba. It makes you feel as if you've taken a benzodiazepine or a mild muscle relaxer and it inhibits the autonomic rapid response that usually follows withdrawal situations. Its relatively affordable ( about 20.00 ) and its is one of the best things I've discovered in my quest for wellness. medusa > - > " hummingbirdandsaviour " <hummingbirdandsaviour > > Tuesday, June 09, 2009 7:42 PM > WITHDRAWAL FROM AMBIEN > > >>I have been on Ambien for about two months and want to withdrawal safely >>as >>I am coming off lithium..Does anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 , " hummingbirdandsaviour " <hummingbirdandsaviour wrote: > > I have been on Ambien for about two months and want to withdrawal safely as I am coming off lithium..Does anyone have any suggestions? > Hi there. I have been on Ambien for a few years. Bad back and knees. I can't sleep at night without help. But when I run out of Ambien I go with TylenolPM or ExcedrinPM---it helps me sleep and I dont worry about side affects. Hope this helps. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Ambien is pure trouble all the way around. I am glad you are getting off of that drug. Your Dr. should be able to help with a substitute. But in my Granddaughter's case, most of the Dr.s are a little ignorant on the drug subjects. They blindly prescribe it, but do not know the side effects or the withdrawal effects. As hummingbird said, over the counter with Tylenol PM and Excedrin PM does the job. Gale In a message dated 11/06/2009 07:11:56 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, SoPawGrandma writes: _@AlternativeAAlt_ ( ) , " hummingbirdandsavi, <hummingbirdandsavihumming> wrote: > > I have been on Ambien for about two months and want to withdrawal safely as I am coming off lithium..Does anyone have any suggestions? > Hi there. I have been on Ambien for a few years. Bad back and knees. I can't sleep at night without help. But when I run out of Ambien I go with TylenolPM or ExcedrinPM--Hi there. I have been on Ambien for a few years. Bad back and knees. I c Carol The National Chincoteague Pony Association _www.pony-chincoteague.com_ (http://www.pony-chincoteague.com/) _www.pony-chincoteague.org_ (http://www.pony-chincoteague.org/) 360-671-8338 World's 1st Chincoteague Pony Registry Largest Chincoteague Pony Farm in the USA Breeding Chincoteagues for over 34 years non-profit organization Government Agriculture and Education 503©5 All funds go toward promoting the ponies **************Dell Deals: Don’t miss huge summer savings on popular laptops starting at $449. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221770187x1201425153/aol?redir=http:%2\ F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215566131%3B37864407%3B i) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Cold turkey is often the best route when it comes to prescription drugs. There are time periods involved in any kind of lifestyle change that one must endure. But there are things to help ease the discomfort. Epsom salt baths before bed, warm/hot water are extremely helpful both for the magnesium content that most prescriptions rob your body of, as well as highly effective relaxation. Valarian in liquid form is often available for children to help calm them. It is effective. Not like a drug, but for people who are clean to begin with, we can notice the effect very readily. If you're desperate, kava kava prepared correctly can also help this transition, but try to avoid these last two suggestions, or only use them with the understanding they are temporary to help get you thru. There are also tons of relaxing music CDs out that really do work, both in music form, and in generated sound waves...entraining the brain frequencies down into the delta/theta band to help relax the brain/mind and body. They work. Hope this helps. Tim, aka " facelessfatloss " on youtube. " Now is the right time; the only time. " .. --- On Wed, 6/10/09, hummingbirdandsaviour <hummingbirdandsaviour wrote: hummingbirdandsaviour <hummingbirdandsaviour WITHDRAWAL FROM AMBIEN Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 2:42 AM I have been on Ambien for about two months and want to withdrawal safely as I am coming off lithium..Does anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I think you have to taper off with ambien. Since you are on other medicine too, speak to your doctor and pharmacist. My mother in law stopped ambien right away, and had problems. It needs to be tapered off. Definitely speak with a pharmacist. Best wishes. --- On Thu, 6/11/09, Carol <SoPawGrandma wrote: Carol <SoPawGrandma Re: WITHDRAWAL FROM AMBIEN Thursday, June 11, 2009, 4:21 AM , " hummingbirdandsavi our " <hummingbirdandsavi our wrote: > > I have been on Ambien for about two months and want to withdrawal safely as I am coming off lithium..Does anyone have any suggestions? > Hi there. I have been on Ambien for a few years. Bad back and knees. I can't sleep at night without help. But when I run out of Ambien I go with TylenolPM or ExcedrinPM-- -it helps me sleep and I dont worry about side affects. Hope this helps. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 My late husband was put on beta blockers by the doctors at the VA hospital. There was no follow up on what these prescription drugs were doing to him. Six months later, he could hardly breathe or move around, his pulse rate was 27. I took him to the VA emergency room. He was admitted and taken off all the drugs. His pulse rate shot up to 82 and he had a heart attack. The doctor told me that he had the heart attack because he had been taken off the drugs so suddenly, but that he had to stop taking them. Be careful! Margi On 6/11/2009 12:33 PM, Tim Ritter wrote: > Cold turkey is often the best route when it comes to prescription drugs. There are time periods involved in any kind of lifestyle change that one must endure. But there are things to help ease the discomfort. > > Epsom salt baths before bed, warm/hot water are extremely helpful both for the magnesium content that most prescriptions rob your body of, as well as highly effective relaxation. > > Valarian in liquid form is often available for children to help calm them. It is effective. Not like a drug, but for people who are clean to begin with, we can notice the effect very readily. > > If you're desperate, kava kava prepared correctly can also help this transition, but try to avoid these last two suggestions, or only use them with the understanding they are temporary to help get you thru. > > There are also tons of relaxing music CDs out that really do work, both in music form, and in generated sound waves...entraining the brain frequencies down into the delta/theta band to help relax the brain/mind and body. They work. > > Hope this helps. > > Tim, aka " facelessfatloss " on youtube. > > " Now is the right time; the only time. " > > . > > --- On Wed, 6/10/09, hummingbirdandsaviour<hummingbirdandsaviour wrote: > > hummingbirdandsaviour<hummingbirdandsaviour > WITHDRAWAL FROM AMBIEN > > Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 2:42 AM > > > > > > > > > > > I have been on Ambien for about two months and want to withdrawal safely as I am coming off lithium..Does anyone have any suggestions? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Cold turkey is not recommended with many psychotropic and similar medicines. Tapering down is the safe and sane way to detox from most dependant items. This tapering down can be supplement with your chosen item or method of withdrawal aide. There are merits to many modalities. medusa - " Tim Ritter " <facelessfatloss Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:33 PM Re: WITHDRAWAL FROM AMBIEN Cold turkey is often the best route when it comes to prescription drugs. There are time periods involved in any kind of lifestyle change that one must endure. But there are things to help ease the discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I would recommend speaking with your physician and asking him to taper your dosage down. When taking any psychotropic medication it is extremely important that you consult your doctor and perform your own research in regard to the potential side effects. While one's ultimate goal may be to rid their system of specific medications there are appropriate methods to follow in order to reach that goal and stopping cold turkey is not an option with most of these types of medications. Ambien is a sedative and anyone who takes it for an extended amount of time will become tissue dependent, therefore you will do more harm than good by placing your body in a state of withdrawal by the removal of the drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Carol, I don't know what alternatives you have tried but the following may help you sleep a little better at night: 1. Cut out caffeine products during the day 2. Try deep breathing and/or meditation before bed. 3. Try not to get on the computer or watch TV about an hour before bed. The absence of light activates tryptophan which is a natural sleep aid in our bodies 4. Valerian root extract in a small cup of juice about 45 minutes before bed may help you relax and valerian does not have any negative side effects as do other sleep aids. 5. Melatonin is also widely used as a natural sleep aid. I have heard mixed reviews that it works for some and not for others. 6. Finally, (this seems like common sense but it is very difficult for me to do as I am a student, teacher and parent) try to maintain a set sleeping schedule so your body knows when to prepare for sleep. I have difficulty with sleeping as well, however I have really tried not to resort to prescription medications. When coming off of any prescription sleep aid it is important to remember that it does take time for our bodies to adjust to the absence of the drug. I don't take advice from just anyone so just to let you know I am a chemical dependency counselor and I am working on my Masters in Rehabilitation and Addictions. Amy ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 To withdraw from Ambien or any other drug may be simple or difficult, depending on the individual, the length of time that the body has had to " adjust " to the chemicals, etc. It can be dangrous just to " cut off " any chemical your body has adjusted to. One method that I have used successfully is to cut the meds in half for at least a week. If no serious flu type symptoms or other withdrawal symptoms have appeared, cut in half again for another week, then cut out if no problems in this second stage. If problems appear during any stage, go back to where there is no problem, and stay on that dosage for a short time, then cut back by 1/4th or less. The idea is to find a level where the withdrawal is not severe, and slowly overcome it. BTW, my Neuroliminal Training has been very successful in solving all sleep problems. It seems to solve some of the addiction problems as well, as it apparently solves most allergen problems given time. Check out the website below for free health advice on many subjects. -- Phil Bate PhD http://drbate.com - Free Alternate Health Advice Neuroliminal Training (NT) helps solve mental problems without drugs at low cost. ADD to Autism, Insomnia to depression & more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I have just read that Ambien is a sleep aid, and since you are on that, and it is a prescription medication, the only advice is to be in constant consultation with your doctor. There is a supplement that you can get from your health food store (depending on where you live) called melatonin. It is something our brain produces naturally, and as we age, our brains produce less and less of it, hence that is why babies and children sleep so much. I have used it in the past, and it works very effectively and unless you take too much of it, you don't feel groggy the next day. I think if I were in your shoes, I would start small with this and cut back on the Ambien at the same time, however, please please please know that you MUST do this under the doctor's supervision. There is a possibility for a bad interaction between the two things. Usually what I know of people on anti-depressants, they have to cut it back in increments of 1/4 and be on the modified (reduced) dose for a few weeks before reducing it again by 1/4. I know nothing of sleep medication so can't suggest strongly enough that you talk to your doctor and if you are seeing someone such as a homeopath and naturopath, that your doctor and your other health care provider are aware of the fact that you are seeing someone else and what they are giving you. Otherwise their prescriptions can interact with each other in disastrous ways. Honesty and being upfront are key to your healthcare. If you can find a homeopathic doctor, what they can often do is convert your prescription to a more natural remedy but as I said, you will have to be weaned off of the Ambien SLOWLY and safely. It would not surprise me if your doctor recommends cutting back your dosage in increments of 1/4. Let us all know what your doctor says. suzquuu , " hummingbirdandsaviour " <hummingbirdandsaviour wrote: > > I have been on Ambien for about two months and want to withdrawal safely as I am coming off lithium..Does anyone have any suggestions? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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