cm_hk1981 3 Posted December 24, 2012 Is it ok to take sleeping pills after having the gastric sleeve? I normally take unisom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K33 87 Posted December 24, 2012 Check with your surgeon. In the case of Ambien, no. One of the side effects of Ambien is night eating, sleep walking, etc. , with amnesia the next morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylviaMom 83 Posted December 24, 2012 When I was at the hospital, they gave me sleeping pills. I am continuing my ambien on days when I can't get my brain to shut off...just wish I didn't have to crush them(1week postoperative) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites