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PSA for Ambien Users
Mar. 9th, 2006 09:45 amWhen they say don't take when you have consumed alcohol, they really mean it.
Ambien users found "sleep driving" on the rise.
Not all of it is misuse and disregard of labels either.
This is the primary reason I tell Elkor of anything I may have taken before going to bed and ask that he do the same. I don't care if its as simple as NyQuil or as complex as Sonata. Anything that could affect one's mental capacity.
People don't realize how even a little alcohol can really screw with the normal dosage of these medications. Heck, I've seen someone have a complete blackout of memory from drinking wine while on a weight loss medication. It was a sample trial size and there were no obvious warnings about alcohol.
So if you take these medications, please be aware, not all the risks are obvious. If you live with someone (SO or just a roommate) be sure to make who you live with aware of what your taking when you are taking it so maybe they can intervene if you suddenly get an urge to go for a cruise around the block after taking a sleeping pill. It may sound silly, but really it's worth it to not end up like some of the people in that article.
Ambien users found "sleep driving" on the rise.
Not all of it is misuse and disregard of labels either.
This is the primary reason I tell Elkor of anything I may have taken before going to bed and ask that he do the same. I don't care if its as simple as NyQuil or as complex as Sonata. Anything that could affect one's mental capacity.
People don't realize how even a little alcohol can really screw with the normal dosage of these medications. Heck, I've seen someone have a complete blackout of memory from drinking wine while on a weight loss medication. It was a sample trial size and there were no obvious warnings about alcohol.
So if you take these medications, please be aware, not all the risks are obvious. If you live with someone (SO or just a roommate) be sure to make who you live with aware of what your taking when you are taking it so maybe they can intervene if you suddenly get an urge to go for a cruise around the block after taking a sleeping pill. It may sound silly, but really it's worth it to not end up like some of the people in that article.
