Suggest Ways To Wean Off Ambien

Posted on Sun, 19 Jul 2015

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Question : Hi, I have been trying to ween myself off Ambient for the past month and it has been very hard. I've tried every OTC and natural remedy out there. I've gone days without more than a couple of hours of sleep. Any advice?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
You are having dependence of ambient.
Ambien is having zolpidem. It helps in sleep initiation.
For prevention of dependence, you need to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions.
Sudden withdrawal is not advised.
Counselling and psychotherapy, along with tapering dose of zolpidem are needed in your case.
So consult psychiatrist and discuss your problem.
With proper deaddiction counseling and motivation, dependence of ambien can be solved.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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