Ambien help

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I am living a nightmare.  Several years ago I was given Xanex by my doctor. I was naive and didn't realize they were addicting and took them every day. After 6 weeks. I started having withdrawals if I didn't take them. It scared me so I stopped taking them immediately which I soon learned was the wrong thing to do. I missed 4 weeks of work. That was all behind me until recently when I encountered severe insomnia. My doctor perscribed ambien.  I took 7.5 mg for two nights and when I dropped it to 5 mgs I had full blown withdrawals. A few days later I dropped it again to 2.5 mgs which is what I am taking now. I did experience withdrawals with that drop as well, but not as severe as the first taper.

 

Now I'm not sure what I need to do or how to taper. Is ambien suitable for titration?  I am a little afraid to switch to Valium because I've read you and still have withdrawals with the crossover. I also don't know how to go about doing that, how long the crossover should take. Please help!!  I need some direction. I can't miss work this time.

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Hi easttexasgal Welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

Stopping Z drugs such as Ambien can be just as difficult as from withdrawing from benzodiazepines. If you have been on them for less than a few weeks you should be able to stop them just like that.

 

You might like to check out The Ashton Manual it is an authoritative source on what to expect in withdrawal and recovery.  Dr. Ashton is an expert in the field. 

 

Please feel free to post to any of the dedicated boards, we have a wonderful community of people here, who will give sound advice. Members have been through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal and are more than willing to share their experiences.

 

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Again Welcome! 

 

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