IrishGurl:If you read what she wrote she says "Not" to a sleeping pill that it alters the test.But suggests to talk to your doctor about Ambien which is suggested all over the T.V. and which has been offered to me by my own Doctor.All sleeping products can have side effects not just "Ambien"and can effect some people and not others.

This Lady who wrote this Blog is a qualified person and knows her busniess.She is well educated and very up to date in her field.

So before you go around telling a profession how to do their job,you should know them.She is giving her opinion,just like the doctor would do if you ask for a sleeping pill.

ICIrisheyes,

     I did not suggest anyone should take anything, if you read my blog I stated it is best not to take any sleep medicine so we can get a more accurate picture of how someone sleeps normally.  However most sleeping pills will change a person's sleep architecture, Ambien does not, so if a person with their doctor decides it is neccessary to take a sleeping pill to get the test done this would be a good consideration.  Also I said if a person needed a sleeping pill for a sleep study, which means the person will be monitored all night, no chance of them getting in a car.  Ambien can cause people to have amnesia, people sleep eat, sleep walk, have sleep sex, and there have been some reports of sleep driving, however these are things a person would talk with their doctor about when they discuss the risks and benefits of any drug.  Not everyone experiences these problems.  Ambien is also very short acting, unlike most sleeping pills.  I do know about and have studied sleep medications extensively, it is up to a doctor to discuss those risks wih a patient, and as with any other drug, precautions and side effects should be watched for.  Even the commercials warn of those possibilities.  Please read something more closely before suggesting someone is making uninformed statements.

Michele,

   I am sure sleep studie's are great.  But giving someone AMBIEN   You have got to be kidding.  My friend took Ambien ONCE. Perscribed by Doctor of course.  Went to bed and some how ended up driving 23 miles while sleeping. When she woke up she was in Patrol car in Hand-cuff's. She had no idea what had happened to her. She was given an DUI also to make thing's worse.  I do not understand how you could suggest AMBIEN for someone.  I would think that would hinder the study.  Have you taken the time to read up an Ambien?  If not I think you should take the time to educate your self ASAP.

Irish Gurl in Montana

Hello Michelle,

I cannot thank you enough. I will definitely mention it to the Pediatrician.

Regard's to you and your family.God's Blessing to all !

Sincerely,

Adela & my kids: Frederick, Rebecca and Samantha