Is it normal for Ambien to cause amnesia?

I have been taking Ambien for quite a while and I've noticed that it gives me amnesia once it hits me. I barely remember talking to people on the phone, and I have no idea what we talked about. It's weird because I vaguely remember talking on the phone, but not to who or what about. Eventually on in the day I remember who I talked to, but I never remember what we talked about.



Is this normal?Is it normal for Ambien to cause amnesia?
Yes, it is very normal for Ambien to cause amnesia. There have been a few legal problems because of this; I remember seeing on FOX News a few years ago how there was this bus driver who ran into three mail boxes at three different points in her daily route, and had absolutely no recollection of it when she was questioned about it. She said it was due to taking Ambien but no one believed her, so people who took Ambien started speaking up for her all over the country. One story I remember in particular was how this one lady who takes it daily began waking up and baking cookies in the middle of the night. When she woke up, she had no recollection of baking them, and this began happening nightly. She laughed it off, though, saying that her office enjoys home-made cookies every morning. So, I wouldn't doubt for a second that Ambien causes amnesia.
Yes, I was on ambien on the weekends, when I had to work, and it happened alot. I am on Lunesta now...works much better. Hope this helps!Is it normal for Ambien to cause amnesia?
Hmmmm........ Does that mean you won't remember tonite?

*evil grin*

You said you had taken one an hour earlier. Hmmmm....

%26lt;I better start taping the calls%26gt;

%26lt;you can listen the next day%26gt;

*grins*
yes

people get up and eat and can't remember doing it

this is a common side effect.Is it normal for Ambien to cause amnesia?
No, see your Primary Care Doctor ASAP!! Might be a reaction!



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