How to Use Melatonin to Taper Off Ambien

Ambien is one of the most frequently prescribed drugs for insomnia as of 2009. However, it carries the risk of some unpleasant side effects such as; sleep-driving, sleep-walking, engaging in sexual activities, making phone calls, preparing and eating food,and performing other everyday normal tasks while asleep and retaining no memory of the events upon waking. Due in large part to these undesirable side-effects, many patients are searching for an alternative. The natural supplement melatonin is a great candidate. Melatonin is the chemical naturally produced by your body that tells your brain it is time to sleep. It is available in a pill form, is not addictive and does not carry the side effects that Ambien has. Because Ambien is a stronger drug than the Melatonin supplement, you will want to take more Melatonin initially, as you are weaned off of the prescription medication. In order to taper off use of the prescription drug, you will need to reduce your use to the minimal dose, you may need to consult your doctor in order to obtain a new prescription at the lowered strength.

Things You'll Need

• Melatonin
• Water
• Ambien

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Instructions

• 1

  Take three 3mg Melatonin pills with a full glass of water thirty minutes before getting into bed, every night for a week. Also take the minimal dosage of Ambien each night as you would normally.

• 2

  Take two 3mg Melatonin pills with a full glass of water thirty thirty minutes before getting into bed, every night the second week. Take the minimal Ambien dosage every other night.

• 3

  Take one 3mg Melatonin pill with a full glass of water thirty minutes before getting into bed, every night as desired. Take the Ambien every three nights in addition to the Melatonin.

• 4

  Take just one 3mg Melatonin pill with a full glass of water thirty minutes before getting into bed, every night as desired.