A content creator urged her followers to heed advice from doctors after she ignored hers and took Zolpidem while using her phone.
In 2024, most of us are shamefully glued to our technology, whether that be the latest iPhone or the growing allure of artificial intelligence. While we know of the negative health effects of extended phone use, that doesn’t stop us from binging TikTok videos for six hours a day. Hopefully, this cautionary tale from Jae (@jaeadler) will turn that corner for you.
Why can’t you use your phone while taking Zolpidem?
On Wednesday, Jae took to TikTok where she issued a cautionary tale to those who ignore the orders of medical professionals. You see, she had been prescribed Zolpidem, a sedative medication sometimes referred to as Ambien.
“I had a nurse warn me when you take this medication do not use your phone,” she told her three-thousand followers. “She looked me dead in the eye and said I don’t think you understand, don’t use your phone.”
Of course, Jae completely ignored the medical professional and proceeded to spend some time on her phone. A few days later, a realization set in.
“A few days later, I got some packages at the door, weird. Lo and behold I went on a little shopping spree. Here is the haul of stuff,” she added.
Thanks to her phone teaming up with Zolpidem, Jae ordered a mascot-style hotdog costume, a giant turtle backpack that doubled as a beanbag, and a Transformers Bumblebee costume that turned into a car. Though it’s not immediately clear how much the influencer spent, the Bumblebee costume alone is priced at over $100.
As a particularly strong sedative, Zolpidem has been known to cause a number of reactions including sleepwalking, making food, and making phone calls, as reported by the NHS.
Shockingly, Zolpidem blackouts are a common occurrence
Perhaps unsurprisingly, many other social media users have reported similar occurrences while on Zolpidem, with most also ordering junk online.
In the comments section, one person wrote: “In nursing school, I was put on zolpidem. I legit thought I had a secret admirer for about two weeks while receiving random Amazon packages…until I saw my credit card statement and realized it was me.”
“I fully am aware of and remember my zolpidem shopping, but it’s like it lowers my inhibitions,” another person said, as a third commented, “I did my grocery shopping online after my zolpidem kicked in the other night. I have more Birds Eye chili and paper napkins than I could ever possibly need. $300 & not a single complete meal.”
