Ambien (Zolpidem) for the Treatment of Insomnia

Dr. Pagnani of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates discusses Ambien (Zolpidem) a sedative that is FDA approved for insomnia. Ambien has abuse potential and is a controlled substance, and should only be taken under the direct supervision of a medical provider, after thorough consent and discussion of risks and benefits. Treatment with Ambien should be short-term when possible, and individuals should only take the lowest effective dose. Additionally, individuals may benefit from considering non-benzodiazepine or non-benzodiazepine derivative medications before a trial with a medication like Ambien (Zolpidem). Some notable side effects with Ambien (Zolpidem) include sleep walking (which can be very dangerous), excessive sedation, incoordination, respiratory depression, tolerance, physiological dependence and others. Individuals should not combine alcohol with zolpidem.
Dr. Pagnani is the founder and medical director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, an Instructor at The Johns Hopkins Hospital for the Department of Psychiatry, he supervises psychiatric residents at Jefferson Hospital, he serves on the Young Professional Board of Uplift, the Center for Grieving Children and he maintains a private practice of Psychiatry in Philadelphia where he sees patients for one-time psychiatric evaluations and second opinions. He is a licensed physician and surgeon in NJ, PA, NY, MD, DE, FL and CA and can provide consultations to individuals via HIPAA compliant Telehealth visits living in these locations.
Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a private practice of psychiatry consisting of about 25 psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychotherapists with physical locations in Philadelphia and Paoli, PA and serving all of PA, NJ, NY and FL virtually via HIPAA compliant tele-psychiatry. Individuals seeking not only evaluations but long-term psychiatric care, can contact Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates directly.
These videos aim to increase awareness and discussion of mental health topics and to encourage struggling individuals to schedule an appointment directly with a mental health provider. Mental health needs to be normalized, and simply speaking about mental health topics openly, is an important first step.
Dr. Pagnani and Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates are NOT advocating for or against the use of any mentioned psychiatric medications for any specific individual. Additionally, any side effects mentioned are not a complete list of potential side effects or contraindications to taking any mentioned medications, and all risks and benefits of a medication should be discussed with an individual’s provider at an appointment, before starting, stopping or making changes to a medication regimen.
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[@bluewavefilmsandmusic]

I have found that RX to be very very addictive and Incredibly dangerous

[@strongsick2866]

At this point I dont care if its addictive I was taking seroquel for 15 years or more its not addictive quote unquote but I took it everyday might as well be addicting and now I have some lovely side effects from it that might never go away .

[@mhess427]

What side effects? How is Ambien for you?

[@adamtownsend5045]

I do not care either..I will do anything to get some quality sleep.

[@kevvin4271]

everytime i go to the doctors and he recommends anti psychotics for my sleep on set insomnia(ive tried dayvigo then trazadone so far and just got prescribed ambien this morning after another sleepless night and have yet to try it as im writing this comment) i keep sayin no and my doctor and my dad insist on antipsychotics for sleep but im glad i aint takin Quetiapine/seroquel and never will. not saying ambien doesnt have its own side effects but id prefer a "potentially addictive" pill like ambien rather than taking seroquel