Cases involving similar situations resulting from the PRESCRIBED dosages of this pharmaceutical are far too common. The sad thing is many physicians who prescribe this medication, are still under the impression that Ambien has a “safer” neuro-chemical” effect than the closely related, more habit-forming alternatives. (ie. benzodiazepines ) It is quite obvious that this simply is not the case. The threshold for “blacking-out” while under the influence of Ambien is extremely lower than any benzodiazepine currently prescribed. I hate to say it, but I honestly feel as if the potentially habit-forming benzodiazepines like Clonazepam or Diazepam should be the primary alternatives to Ambien for individuals seeking sleep aid.

I have been taking ambien/zolipdem for nearly ten years. I also have had trouble with sleep walking, I’ll find in the mornings laundry & dishes would be done when I know when I’ve gone to bed they weren’t. I resently receive a letter from the DOT stating my liscene is suppended. I had no idea what it was talking about, so I called & was told 4months ago I had gotten my car stuck in the car & flagged down an officer for help. I was told I was taken to the police department were they gave me a UA. And later it was possitive for controlled substance(Ambien). The office gave me a ride home. When I woke up in the morning I couldn’t find my car & had NO idea of what had happened. I still don’t know for sure what took place. I never received a ticket or court hearing notice nothing & now 4 months later I’m being told I have no liscense