My doctor prescribed me a generic for Ambien and its 5 MG. The bottle says take one before bed time. But it makes me sleepy for like 5 mins. and then it where's off and I wake back up within hours. Is it okay to take two?
2007-08-04 14:35:51 · 5 answers · asked by sofly523 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Don't take more than prescribed. Go back to your doctor and tell him it's not getting you to sleep and hopefully he will prescribe you stronger medication. If he doesn't prescribe it, don't whine and get mad and try to sue the doctor like some dumb people do. If he doesn't prescribe something else, then ask him what you SHOULD do, and he will most likely give you some alternatives to help you get to sleep or some other alternative.
2007-08-04 14:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You shouldn't take a higher dose than what was prescribed for you without talking to your doctor first. If the medication you are on right now isn't working for you, they will either change your dose or switch you to a different med.
Sometimes taking a higher dose will cause the opposite of the desired effect: i.e.: becoming more alert instead of getting drowsy.
Only your doctor knows your situation and medical history, so that is the best place to look for advice!
Just wanted to add: If you are taking prescription painkillers then I definetly would NOT take any more Ambien than what is prescribed. Things get even trickier where a combination of medication is concerned. The only person to safely tell you what to do is the Dr.
2007-08-04 22:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by ljv1975 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, you should take medication as prescribed by your doctor. The short duration of Ambien became a noticeable problem in many individuals, so the makers of the drug introduced Ambien CR. It contains the same drug (Zolpidem) but the CR version contains two layers; the top which dissolves immediately to help you fall asleep quickly and the second, which is slowly released into your blood stream to allow you to remain asleep for 7-8 hours.
Talk with your doctor about switching from Ambien to Ambien CR...also, if your lack of sleep is due to insufficient pain control after surgery, see if a medication such as hydrocodone, or codeine would be helpful.
2007-08-08 19:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by sean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's OK to take two (I assume you're a normal sized adult). We often prescribe the lower dose because it works for most people and increase the dose to 10 for those in whom it does not work. That being said, if you are being kept awake by pain then perhaps what you need is a better pain medication.
2007-08-04 23:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by Vinay K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask for Ambien CR
You will fall asleep within a hour
If you wake up, you will easily fall back asleep
2007-08-04 21:43:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋