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Posted by Jet Meck on October 8, 2002, at 18:42:12
I see double when taking Ambien; Why is this happening.
Posted by Seamus2 on October 8, 2002, at 20:38:53
In reply to Ambien, posted by Jet Meck on October 8, 2002, at 18:42:12
Close one eye and it will go away.
Posted by bookgurl99 on October 8, 2002, at 23:14:48
In reply to Ambien, posted by Jet Meck on October 8, 2002, at 18:42:12
Hey, you might want to go to
http://www.accessmednet.com/prescription-drug-information/ambien-side-effects.html#ambien-side-effectsto read about ambien side effects. It has a lot of side effects and contraindications. "Blurred vision" is usually on the "call your doctor" list, meaning that the med (I think) somehow is impacting the blood flow to your eyes.
I took ambien in May during a really stressful time. I slept great, but was dumb during the day. I also remember feeling an aura of confusion the first couple of days I took it.
bookgurl99
Posted by susan C on October 9, 2002, at 11:21:46
In reply to Re: Ambien, posted by bookgurl99 on October 8, 2002, at 23:14:48
I cant resist
"close your eyes, you are supposed to be asleep"
Posted by SLS on October 11, 2002, at 8:22:28
In reply to Ambien, posted by Jet Meck on October 8, 2002, at 18:42:12
Hi Jet Meck.
> I see double when taking Ambien; Why is this happening.
I haven't investigated the side-effect profile of Ambien well enough to answer your question.Do you continue to see double all day long?
Maybe you can try some of the following strategies:
1. Reduce dosage
2. Switch to another medication
3. If hard to fall asleep:
a. Sonata (short-acting)4. If hard to stay asleep:
b. Ativan (medium-acting)
c. Restoril (medium-acting)5. If hard to get to sleep and stay asleep:
a. Combine Sonata + Ativan
b. Combine Sonata + Restoril6. Alternatives:
a. Short-acting: Halcion
b. Long-acting: trazodone
c. Extra-long-acting: Klonopin
d. Neurontin
Just a few ideas. I like Ativan.Good luck.
- Scott
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