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Ms. Toad

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19. I take ambien -

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 06:14 PM

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It has virtually no side effects for me. I don't get the sleepwalking/driving/etc. which many do. I don't have the "hangover" I get with other sleep aids.

But what I do get is an occasional inability to recall the correct words the next day, or string words together fluently. I wouldn't take it before a major stage appearance..

So - yes, he could have been still feeling it 20 hours later, and given the side effects that many have - it could have accounted for a lot of what we saw.

(I have no idea whether he actually took it or not - but I do have relevant experience as to side effects.)

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Right? n/t SickOfTheOnePct Monday #6

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Definitely worn out. But gave him Ambien before debate, or he was still feeling it 20 hours later? Silent Type Monday #3

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I take ambien - Ms. Toad Monday #19

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You are correct. greatlaurel Monday #24

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