Ambien

[blu2020 79]

Can you take ambien after surgery? Like how do you take mess after???

[OKCPirate 5,323]

I used to use it. It quit working. Most of it seems to be absorbed in the stomach, so it only lasted 4 hours. I now sleep without it.

You see there is very little research on drugs following surgery: http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/home/article/how-to-adjust-drug-dosing-after-bariatric-surgery/8058b4a117930cc02f8fb767d04687fc.html

Here are some other experiences: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/244231-ambien-and-the-sleeve/

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

I have taken it before and after surgery, and have not found it to have made a big difference in terms of results.

[LynnAlex 44]

I took Ambien for many years. Before surgery, my doctor replaced the Ambien with Trazadone. Trazadone is an old anti-depressant. Another usage at low dose is as a sleeping aid. It is not habit forming. It only cost me $2.12. She prescribed 50 mg. and then cut that in half and I can use up to 1 whole tablet. So really, it is 25 mg. that I take. The first 30 days after surgery I was so tired, I didn't need a sleep aid. Now, I use it 2-3 times a week.

[Whitney1968 54]

@LynnAlex Wow, you have lost alot of weight since August. When was your surgery date? It says August but was it in the beginning of August?

[bellabloom 2,467]

Stay away from that stuff!! It's addictive and it gives you the munchies. And it stops being as effective quickly and then you need more. ????????

[MrsKarenC2008 622]

I took it before surgery ... and I take it after ... I'm 12 weeks PO today ... I will agree with @@OKCPirate ... it doesn't last as long as it used to ... but my stomach isn't as big as it was !

I try to take it around 11pm .. at least then I can get my ZZZZ's in ...