In this Article:
Ambien Addiction
Ambien Symptoms
Ambien Withdrawal
Ambien Treatment
Ambien Addiction Forum
Abruptly stopping Ambien after an extended period of use, at any dosage, can lead to rather severe Ambien Withdrawal which can last for a week or more. For this reason it is not recommended to do so without first consulting one’s doctor.
Ambien Withdrawal may include the following symptoms:
- Aggressive or uncharacteristic behavior
- Stomach pains or muscle cramps
- Confusion
- Anxiety, panic or agitation
- Hallucinations
- Sweating
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dysphoria (depression)
- Suicidal thoughts
- Severe insomnia
Additionally, seizures have been reported during acute Ambien withdrawal, although this appears to be rare. Despite the extreme discomfort and unpleasant symptoms, Ambien withdrawal has not proven to be particularly life-threatening. However, withdrawals from similar CNS depressants can be life-threatening; thus, particular caution should be taken when coming off Ambien and one should never do it without first consulting a physician.
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