How to get ambien?
#16
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I get a very odd side effect that I call amnesia but it's more I forget that I can remember. For example, I'll take one, watch TV or use the internet while it kicks in and the next morning I can't really recall what I watched until I'm reminded of it by some kind of hint. Like I'll read a thread and halfway through I'll realise I read it the night before. It's hard to explain but some people don't like that feeling. There's tons of stories around about how people take one, aren't satisfied that it's working, take another one and when they wake up in the morning they've taken the whole strip of 10 tablets and can't remember doing it. It works but be careful!
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I get a very odd side effect that I call amnesia but it's more I forget that I can remember. For example, I'll take one, watch TV or use the internet while it kicks in and the next morning I can't really recall what I watched until I'm reminded of it by some kind of hint. Like I'll read a thread and halfway through I'll realise I read it the night before. It's hard to explain but some people don't like that feeling. There's tons of stories around about how people take one, aren't satisfied that it's working, take another one and when they wake up in the morning they've taken the whole strip of 10 tablets and can't remember doing it. It works but be careful!
Read the comments attached to this... mostly hilarious
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/your...opinionid=8725
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Lunesta is the brand name for the drug eszopiclone; zopiclone is a closely related drug, and from most perspectives can be treated as identical BUT since it's not a generally available drug in the US, can cause extra problems at customs.
Then again, all of the Z-drug sleeping medicines are scheduled (sched 4 I believe) and one should take care to be within the law (or exceeding its requirements where it's unclear) if importing them for personal use.
Then again, all of the Z-drug sleeping medicines are scheduled (sched 4 I believe) and one should take care to be within the law (or exceeding its requirements where it's unclear) if importing them for personal use.
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Seriously, people who are considering Z-drugs (or benzos) should be careful. They're wonderful medications, but an international flight is not the first time you want to wake up and not remember when or how you got to sleep. Consider that you may be fully aware of the dangers of combining these drugs with alcohol and be firm in not combining the two... before you take the drug.
Just so people don't think I'm against the modulation of GABA receptors: I would not hesitate to take these drugs... except when I'm alone away from home.
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If one is getting something like that overseas for the first time (in small quantities), I'd be more worried about how it makes one act on the flight back and any legal consequences of those actions.
Seriously, people who are considering Z-drugs (or benzos) should be careful. They're wonderful medications, but an international flight is not the first time you want to wake up and not remember when or how you got to sleep.
Seriously, people who are considering Z-drugs (or benzos) should be careful. They're wonderful medications, but an international flight is not the first time you want to wake up and not remember when or how you got to sleep.
Consider that you may be fully aware of the dangers of combining these drugs with alcohol and be firm in not combining the two... before you take the drug.
Just so people don't think I'm against the modulation of GABA receptors: I would not hesitate to take these drugs... except when I'm alone away from home.
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I'd hesitate to take Z-drugs or benzos while alone away from home; that is to say I'd still be willing to use them.
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Read the comments attached to this... mostly hilarious
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/your...opinionid=8725
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/your...opinionid=8725
Lunestra's metalic taste takes hours to go away. I have thrown the bottle in the trash
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Some docs do not like to prescribe sleeping pills even for travel. I have recently had one that would prescribe anything I asked for but was medication happy in general and my current one who tries to keep all meds to a minimum and will not prescribe ambien for travel.
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Some docs do not like to prescribe sleeping pills even for travel. I have recently had one that would prescribe anything I asked for but was medication happy in general and my current one who tries to keep all meds to a minimum and will not prescribe ambien for travel.
For some it can be a health issue. If one must frequently travel for work in ways that cause serious jet-lag related insomnia, it can seriously affect one's well-being. Sure, the "ideal" solution is less travel, but that's often not an option.
Did the guy/gal suggest something like Rozerem, or even a melatonin supplement?
#27
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I went to my primary care doc and he was more than happy to give me a virtual "trick-or-treat bag" full of samples (Ambien, Prilosec, etc).
I got about a half dozen or so samples of Ambien CR which I haven't tried yet. I normally go with Xanax (Alprolazam- generic) - One 0.5mg (we call 'em "Bluey's") usually does the trick for me. It takes the edge off enough for me to pass out, but won't put me down for days. Only side effect is a little grogginess once in awhile. These also work great for those restless nights when I'm trapped in a small bunk on a tour bus.
I am going to try the Ambien sometime one of these nights while I'm home to make sure I don't have any weird reactions to it because I will be flying LAX-MEL in a couple weeks and would sure like to use one on that trip.
I got about a half dozen or so samples of Ambien CR which I haven't tried yet. I normally go with Xanax (Alprolazam- generic) - One 0.5mg (we call 'em "Bluey's") usually does the trick for me. It takes the edge off enough for me to pass out, but won't put me down for days. Only side effect is a little grogginess once in awhile. These also work great for those restless nights when I'm trapped in a small bunk on a tour bus.
I am going to try the Ambien sometime one of these nights while I'm home to make sure I don't have any weird reactions to it because I will be flying LAX-MEL in a couple weeks and would sure like to use one on that trip.
#29
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[QUOTE=Teacher49;10844212]Some docs do not like to prescribe sleeping pills even for travel. QUOTE]
My doc REFUSED to prescribe ambien for "use in planes" but did compromise with me on Sonata for "use when jetlagged, at HOME!"
Oh if she only knew!!
PS...sonata is the way to go..works GREAT for me!
My doc REFUSED to prescribe ambien for "use in planes" but did compromise with me on Sonata for "use when jetlagged, at HOME!"
Oh if she only knew!!
PS...sonata is the way to go..works GREAT for me!
#30
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There are plenty of online pharmacy review sites and forums which can point you in the right direction.