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never work anyway if I know I took such a thing.
There seemed to be no problem as long as I didn’t know what it was.
I can’t fall asleep if know I took a sleeping pill.
originally posted by: DAVID64
a reply to: xpoq47
never work anyway if I know I took such a thing.
There seemed to be no problem as long as I didn’t know what it was.
I can’t fall asleep if know I took a sleeping pill.
I'd say most of your problem is in your own head. Look at what you're saying. " I was sleeping fine till I found out it was a sleeping pill and have myself convinced I can't sleep when I take a sleeping pill"
Apparently the pills worked, as long as you didn't know what they were, so.....it's all in your head.
originally posted by: xpoq47
a reply to: DAVID64
According to the information on the Web, zolpidem is additive with overuse. It's not to be taken every day, which I did for more than 500 days (5 mg/day) before a pharmacist told me what it was.
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The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
For treatment of insomnia:For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):Adults—6.25 milligrams (mg) (for women) or 6.25 or 12.5 mg (for men) once a day at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, do not take more than 12.5 mg per day. Take only 1 dose a night as needed.Older adults—6.25 mg once a day at bedtime.Children—Use is not recommended.For oral dosage form (tablets):Adults—5 milligrams (mg) for women and 5 or 10 mg for men once a day at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, do not take more than 10 mg per day. Take only 1 dose a night as needed.Older adults—5 mg once a day at bedtime.Children—Use is not recommended.
originally posted by: OccamsRazor04
a reply to: dandandat2
Depends on the laws where OP is. In America that would be illegal. Every patient needs to be informed of what they are taking and have the right to refuse. I can't give someone haldol and say here take this it's just tylenol.
originally posted by: dandandat2
Did the doctor fail to explain what the medication was for? Did the OP fail to understand what was told to him?