i have convulsive and non-convulsive seizures. when i have a non-convulsive, i black out and do stuff that i don't remember doing. i was at work 1 day and had a black out. i had a co-worker pushed against the wall by her neck. 1 hand around her neck and the other hand pulled back in a fist (like i was going to hit her). when i came out of my black out, my co-workers told me what happened because i didn't remember doing it. luckily she knew what was going on.
From what I understand about Ambien, you need to get completely ready for bed, then take the med and get in bed right away.
People have complained that they would take the med, then talk to family members or do things, and not be able to remember their actions later.
Ambien does cause amnesia.
Carol
Sure don't know about painting, but I have a wall that needs done? Had you planned on painting it? Probably, as you had the paint. I have been taking Ambien CR for over a year now, and so far haven't had that kind of a problem However if I try to skip a night I have very terrible weird nightmares. Glad your doc is looking in to it. Please post results.