Does ambien cause weight gain?

Question

I've been taking Ambien for sleep for some time now, and I've noticed my weight fluctuating. I'm wondering if Ambien could be causing weight gain. Has anyone else experienced this?

Rohan Joshi · Accepted Answer

I panicked completely when I noticed a couple of kilos increase after starting Ambien, thinking it was the medicine. But actually, my doctor explained that sleeping better made my appetite normal again, and sometimes people eat in their sleep on Ambien without realizing it. It's manageable once you are aware!

Neha Nair · Answer

With my PCOS, I am always terrified of any medication that might cause weight gain. I read that Ambien itself doesn't directly change your metabolism, but sleepwalking eating can happen. It is best to discuss this carefully with your doctor to monitor your progress.

Amit Patel · Answer

I have been taking Ambien for a week now and I feel bloated and slightly heavier. Has anyone else felt this same sudden change so quickly? I am really scared of gaining weight and thinking of stopping it, please let me know.

Priyanka Kapoor · Answer

Oh god, sleep-eating is my biggest fear! Ambien is known to sometimes cause people to raiding the fridge at 2 AM without even remembering it. If you wake up with empty snack wrappers, that might be why you are gaining weight, haha!

Aditya Shinde · Answer

Actually yaar, Ambien direct weight gain nahi karta, but some people get those midnight food cravings while half-asleep. Mere ek relative ko sleep eating ki habit ho gayi thi isse. If you are taking it, just keep an eye on your late-night snacking.

Does ambien cause weight gain?

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