Finally kicked Ambien

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I would like to share my experience and success in overcoming Ambien addiction.

 

I took ambien at 10mg/night for 2 years, then 30-40 mg/night for 6 months.

 

I had to go cold turkey and suffered significant withdrawal.

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Hi, srabq.

 

Welcome to benzobuddies. Glad you found us. 

 

You will find a lot of information and support here.  I'm sorry you suffered badly from your withdrawal.  Cold turkey can be really rough on the CNS. Ambien is very similar to benzos in the way it affects the brain. How long have you been off of Ambien?

 

A good resource about benzodiazepines is the Ashton Manual. Here is a link to the manual: Professor Ashtons Manual  It’s great for learning about these meds and for taper plans. Ashton recommends reducing between 5 - 10% every 10/14 days.

 

You'll find a great community of people here who will support and encourage you. Feel free to check out the forum and to post to any of the dedicated boards.

 

In addition to the Ashton Manual, here are some other resources:

 

To get information or share your story about your cold turkey withdrawal, post here: Cold Turkey, Detox & Rapid Withdrawal

 

For support after your withdrawal, post here: Post-withdrawal Recovery Support 

 

Please add a signature (history of medication/doses etc). It will help members give you relevant advice. This link will show you how to Create a signature

 

Please let us know if you have any questions.

 

~ Mind

 

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Congratulations srabq, kicking Ambien is amazing Good for you, how we're the withdrawal s ,I hear on this forum they are brutal...good health to you my friend...Diane