Ambien Withdrawal
Ambien with the generic
name of Zolpidem belongs to a class of medicines that effects the central nervous
system, called sedative hypnotics. Ambien is closely related to a family of
drugs called benzodiazepines. These drugs cause sedation, muscle relaxation,
act as anti-convulsants (anti-seizure), and have anti-anxiety properties. Ambien
has selectivity in that it has little of the muscle relaxant or anti-seizure
effect and more of the sedative effect. Therefore, it is used as a medication
for sleep. Addiction to Ambien can occur with regular use for an extended amount
of time. Once discontinued, Ambien Withdrawal symptoms may arise.
This creates a vicious cycle, the user has the desire to quit using Ambien,
but the Ambien Withdrawal symptoms they experience are the same if
not worse than before their initial use of Ambien.
Ambien Withdrawal
symptoms include but are not limited to:
- Abnormal extroversion
or aggressive behavior
- Loss of personal
identity
- Confusion
- Strange behavior
- Agitation
- Hallucinations
- Worsening of depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
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