Anybody ever taken Ambien?

Question

Whats the average time it takes to kick in?

Answer 1

30-40 Minutes (Less on empty stomach)

Answer 2

It is magic. One minute you are awake, the next its like a lightswitch is turned of and you are asleep. That is if you aren't trying to stay awake for some reason. If you do that then you can resist going to sleep and then it wears off and then you don't fall asleep. Don't do that.  

Answer 3

Usually with in a hour or so. Helps to just lay in bed with no distractions also. You will konk out pretty fast. Ive taken them and watched TV for a hew hours and seemed like  it wasnt working but Ive found for me, just laying down and trying to sleep, it comes on faster and works better.

Answer 4

Assuming you're otherwise healthy, as an above author suggested, you should have effects within 30-50 minutes.

It becomes an issue when once has a dependence on other agents such as barbiturates, benzodiazepines or alcohol, in which case the drug may have little or no therapeutic effect.

If the hypnotic effect is not achieved within an hour, it's best NOT to take an additional dose, rather to contact the treating physician and discuss other options.

I wish you well.