Can Ambien make you lose weight?

Ambien and Weight Loss One of the many possible symptoms of Ambien is weight loss. While some may find this to be a desirable effect, if weight loss occurs it’s important to contact a doctor immediately. Someone who is losing weight from Ambien should more than likely stop taking the drug.

Is Ambien an appetite suppressant?

In addition, when we sleep, a chemical called leptin is released to suppress hunger to allow for extended snoozing. Although doctors aren’t entirely sure why, zolpidem, the main chemical in Ambien, crisscrosses those sleeping and eating wires in a small percentage of Ambien users.

What is the best alternative to Ambien?

Pharmaceutical alternatives to Ambien include Lunesta, Restoril, Silenor, Rozerem, antidepressants and over-the-counter antihistamines. Melatonin is a natural sleep aid to discuss with your doctor.

What happens if you eat and take Ambien?

Food delays the speed of Ambien’s effect. Ambien will work faster if not taken with food. Take tablets immediately before going to bed, not sooner.

Is it OK to take Ambien every night?

Ambien is designed for short term use only. Taking it at higher than recommended doses for long periods of time increases your chance of addiction.

What happens if you take Ambien and stay awake?

People who take Ambien and force themselves to stay awake are much more likely to perform unconscious actions and not remember them. Other side effects of Ambien abuse might include: Amnesia. Muscle weakness.

Why Ambien is bad for you?

Although Ambien is classified as a sedative, this drug can give the user a rush of energy and euphoria when it is abused at high doses. However, misusing this drug can result in extreme drowsiness, confusion, and clumsiness, all of which increase the risk of falls, fractures, and other accidental injuries.

Who shouldnt take Ambien?

myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder. worsening of debilitating chronic lung disease called COPD. liver problems. severe liver disease.

Are there any side effects to taking Ambien?

If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: Drowsiness and unsteadiness on standing leading to an increased risk of falls, a drugged feeling, lightheadedness, and a headache, are the most commonly reported side effects.

What do you need to know about Ambien and zolpidem?

1 Ambien is a brand (trade) name for zolpidem which may be used to help people sleep. 2 Zolpidem causes sedative effects by enhancing the effects of GABA, a chemical transmitter in the brain. However, zolpidem’s chemical structure is different from benzodiazepines. 3 Ambien belongs to the class of medicines known as sedative-hypnotics.

What foods can you eat while taking Ambien?

A report in the Wisconsin Law Journal from 2006 notes that one woman sued the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Ambien because she ate dangerous items, including raw eggs and uncooked rice, on top of whole loaves of bread, numerous canned goods, and entire bags of chips and candy.

Which is the best treatment for Ambien addiction?

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