r/Drugs AMA series: Ambien
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(Other) Brand Names: Adormix, Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Zolpimist, Damixan, Hypnogen, Ivedal, Lioran, Myslee, Nasen, Nytamel, Sanval, Somidem, Somit, Stilnoct, Stilnox, Stilnox CR,Siesta Sucedal, Zodorm, Zoldem, Zolnod, Zolnox, Zolpihexal and Zolsana.
Generic Names: Zolpidem
Street names: ??
Medical Uses: Short term treatment for insomnia
Recreational uses: hypnotic, hallucinogen
Side effects: (not mentioning drowsiness etc.) 'drugged feeling,' unsteady walking, difficulty keeping balance, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, stomach pain or tenderness, changes in appetite, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in the hands, arms, feet, or legs; unusual dreams, redness, burning, or tingling of the tongue (with sublingual tablets), dry mouth or throat, ringing, pain, or itching in the ears, eye redness, muscle aches or cramps, joint, back, or neck pain, and heavy menstrual bleeding
Usual doses: 10 mg
You will black out, and you will do really, really stupid things. Don't take more than one or two. Seriously.
Posted Jan 12, 2012, 8:52 AM UTC · edited