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To: opentalk

Having taken Ambien, for a short period, in the past, I can attest to how bad it can screw with some people. Heck, I’m living proof.

After the first couple of days taking it, I began to sleep eat. I, on one occassion, even prepared a beef curry while completely asleep - my gf, at the time, woke up at 3am to find me immersed in my cooking.

On another occassion, my gf pulled me out of my car, which I had started and was about to depart the driveway - while completely asleep. I never had any recollection of any of the events the next day.

Needless to say, I ceased taking it.


3 posted on 07/03/2012 5:00:01 PM PDT by RobertClark (Be prepared, be polite, be professional and have a plan to kill everyone you meet.)
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To: RobertClark
My buddy had similar issues but I'm not sure if it was Ambien relate or not, although I know he had insomnia issues. One night his Wife found him in front of the refrig eating a stick of butter, he was oblivious.
8 posted on 07/03/2012 5:04:29 PM PDT by DAC21
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To: RobertClark

If your doctor prescribes Ambien, REFUSE! I almost burnt my house down whilst taking it. It brought back my childhood sleepwalking problems. My doc will no longer prescribe to anyone!


10 posted on 07/03/2012 5:06:29 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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To: RobertClark

Yes, I’ve heard many real-life stories like this. And these are people who had no history of sleep walking.

And don’t EVER drink with it. Don’t even think about it!

I think Ambien is bad, it may work for some people, but it should be very, very carefully monitored.

It’s a sleep aid, yes? I doubt you’ll get much rest if you’re up cooking and driving while asleep!


11 posted on 07/03/2012 5:08:00 PM PDT by jocon307
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To: RobertClark

Whoa, is that the experience that gave cause of your tag line?


17 posted on 07/03/2012 5:36:52 PM PDT by 23 Everest (When seconds count. The police are just 23 minutes away. 831 Bonnie)
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To: RobertClark

Sounds a lot like alcoholic blackouts.


20 posted on 07/03/2012 5:38:58 PM PDT by HerrBlucher ( Romney blows with the political winds, Obama just blows.)
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To: RobertClark

I once washed a cat under the influence of Ambien.


22 posted on 07/03/2012 5:40:57 PM PDT by Krankor
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