TotallyOz Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 I had asked the doctors for this in the past but was always told that the pill was not available here. I had to be at the doctor yesterday morning at Bumrungrade and asked for some sleeping pills and was given a perscription for Valium. I thanked him and told him I wished they would have Ambian one day. He said, "we do." And, he gave me a prescription for that for 60 days. I was really happy as I had always had to buy this in USA. It was the generic version and not the brand but that was OK for me as well. Plus, he kept my prescription for the Valium on my ticket as well so I got a double dose. Loving Thailand! Quote
Up2u Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 I use Ambian for jetlag but have never bought it or even tried to buy it in Thailand. Good news. TotallyOz 1 Quote
TotallyOz Posted December 21, 2014 Author Posted December 21, 2014 I do the same but the docs in the USA only give in doses of 20. Here I got 60. I was beyond happy. And, the boys said my sleep was sound (loud and noisy) but they watched TV and played on computer and I was oblivious to it all. Moses 1 Quote
kokopelli Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 Fair warning to those who use or want to use Ambien. It is a sleepwalkers/zombie med. People do walk and even drive when asleep and even when awake act as if they are asleep. Quote
TotallyOz Posted December 22, 2014 Author Posted December 22, 2014 Fair warning to those who use or want to use Ambien. It is a sleepwalkers/zombie med. People do walk and even drive when asleep and even when awake act as if they are asleep. I wondered why Sunnie Plaza looked so dead the last time I was there. They must have taken this pill before they went out for the night. kokopelli and vinapu 2 Quote
kokopelli Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 For those who want to know more about Ambien and its effects, read it here in the NYTimes http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/07/30/more-on-sleeping-pills-and-the-elderly/?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3As%2C%7B%221%22%3A%22RI%3A10%22%7D Quote
vinapu Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 aren't those things addictive? just curious as I'm blessed with good sleep Quote
TotallyOz Posted January 4, 2015 Author Posted January 4, 2015 aren't those things addictive? just curious as I'm blessed with good sleep Sex is also addictive and I see you had no issues with it on your trip. Yes, it is addictive and should not be taken every night for long periods of time. Quote
williewillie Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Sleep apnea very common among overweight farangs in Thailand. Good idea to be tested if you have sleep issues. C-pap machines are the answer for many rather than pills. Losing weight probably the best way, but of course not so easy. Quote
TotallyOz Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 Sleep apnea very common among overweight farangs in Thailand. Good idea to be tested if you have sleep issues. C-pap machines are the answer for many rather than pills. Losing weight probably the best way, but of course not so easy. Some people buy those machines and can never use them. I bought one but in over 300 attempts never fell asleep with it on. I just thought uncomfortable and I did try 6 different headsets from full to 1/2 to nose only, etc. Just not possible. Sleep is important to all and important to get every night. Having suffered from sleep issues since childhood, I know how it affects the body and soul and it is not good. Quote
williewillie Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks, I didn't know they were so difficult. I have thought about the farangs with c-pap machines, who like to off boys long time. The boys must find the mask, tubing and tank odd. But probably better than roaring snoring thunder. It does remind me of a story a boy once told me involving a colostomy bag and a sewn shut butthole. It's amazing what the boys must see and experience. I don't envy them. Talk about going off topic. Quote
kokopelli Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 My experience with Ambien - Took a pill at night, had a restful sleep, in morning got in my car and backed it into a tree causing bumper damage, drove down driveway to the road and entered without stopping or looking, continued to next intersection and drove through a STOP sign without stopping or looking! I could not understand why I was taking these actions since I felt fine and then drove as careful as I could. The cause was the Ambien. Hope that airline pilots don't take this stuff before flying. Quote
vinapu Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 My experience with Ambien - Took a pill at night, had a restful sleep, in morning got in my car and backed it into a tree causing bumper damage, drove down driveway to the road and entered without stopping or looking, continued to next intersection and drove through a STOP sign without stopping or looking! I could not understand why I was taking these actions since I felt fine and then drove as careful as I could. The cause was the Ambien. Hope that airline pilots don't take this stuff before flying. wouldn't be easier and cheaper just to down glass of whisky for good night sleep? Quote
t0oL1 Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 been sick here in the USA with a head cold the last three weeks and NyQuil usually puts me away with the symptoms as well. Now they have come out with ZzzQuil. All the knockout of dyphenhydramine and no acetaminophen to kill your liver if you take too much? Going to stock up on that for occasional sleeplessness- gelcaps or bottle. Quote
kokopelli Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 I believe that dyphenhydramine is the ingredient in Benadryl which is available in liquid and tab forms. Quote
