Tesla board members are reportedly worried about Elon Musk's Ambien use — here's what the drug does to your brain and body

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August 17, 2018 5:25 PM

Elon Musk opened up to The New York Times in an interview, where he said he was working 120 hour-weeks and relied on Ambien to sleep. Doctors warn that Ambien's side effects can cause disorientation and depression, among other cognitive difficulties.

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Doctors warn that Ambien's side effects can cause disorientation and depression, among other cognitive side effects.
Musk has admitted to tweeting on Ambien before.

Elon Musk has had a rough year. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has often taken to Twitter — sometimes late at night — to air grievances, make puzzling statements like suggesting Tesla will sell "thigh high socks ," and even to make unexpected company announcements (like his recent proclamation that he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private).

In a Thursday New York Times interview, Musk opened up about his struggles over the past year, including his problems sleeping.

It may also lead heavy users to lose their "pleasure in daily life," according to the Addiction Center.

When someone suggested to Musk on Twitter that there's "something really special" about his late night tweets, Musk replied: "

Last year, Musk tweeted, "

In May, comedian Roseanne Barr blamed Ambien on tweets in which she compared Valerie Jarrett, a former adviser to President Barack Obama, to an ape.

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