Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

scipan

(3,109 posts) Thu Apr 23, 2026, 11:05 PM Apr 23

That he took an Ambien just before? Said by a staffer.

It's been bothering me. It seems so crazy.

37 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Does anyone remember this after Biden's debate? [View all] scipan Apr 23 OP

Don't remember hearing that, Haggard Celine Apr 23 #1

Putin is definitely capable of anything. Haggard Celine Apr 23 #12

Yeah, it's a tragedy that he wasn't able to serve two terms. Haggard Celine Apr 24 #17

Putin has agents who visited the White House usonian Apr 24 #22

I took Benadryl for years too. Haggard Celine Apr 23 #14

It is possible that Ambien can cause these issues the next day. LeftInTX Apr 24 #30

I remember, this is what google says..... walkingman Apr 23 #2

Thanks. scipan Apr 23 #13

Nope ornotna Apr 23 #4

Ambien taken for jet lag works by knocking you out. mr715 Apr 23 #8

Yes it was tied to jet lag I think. scipan Apr 23 #9

Yes I remember that. mr715 Apr 23 #7

Can I ask, how long does it take to work? scipan Apr 23 #11

It is remarkably fast acting mr715 Apr 24 #16

Biden was fine in public events afterward. yardwork Apr 24 #27

No he wasn't. mr715 Apr 24 #37

I think he had a cold and took something for it that didnt Figarosmom Apr 24 #18

He said he had a cold and took cold medicine. yardwork Apr 24 #28

After he said "We finally beat Medicare", I knew we were in trouble MichMan Apr 24 #26

Not nearly as much trouble as we Americans are in now. W_HAMILTON Apr 24 #34

I remember people ignoring Trump's performance Johonny Apr 24 #31

That is bettr than cutting a line of coke on a toilet seat. republianmushroom Apr 24 #33

Also Obama did not do well during his first debate in 2012. LeftInTX Apr 24 #35

They should have jacked him up on Adderall. BlueTsunami2018 Apr 24 #36