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What is the most important information I should know about Ambien?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities.Ambien will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness 10 ambien. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime 10 ambien. You may experience some carryover effects the next day 10 ambien.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien 10 ambien. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous 10 ambien.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks 10 ambien. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable 10 ambien. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien 10 ambien.
What is Ambien?
• Ambien is in a class of drugs called sedative/hypnotics or sleep medications 10 ambien. Ambien affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and causeinsomnia 10 ambien.
• Ambien induces sleep and causes relaxation 10 ambien. It is used to treat sleepdisorders such as trouble falling asleep, waking up many times during the night,or waking up too early in the morning 10 ambien. Ambien is for short-term use only--usually7 to 10 days 10 ambien. Longer-term use must be monitored closely by a doctor 10 ambien.
• Ambien may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide 10 ambien.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Ambien?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
· have kidney disease;
· have liver disease;
· have asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or another respiratory disease;or
· are depressed or have suicidal thoughts 10 ambien.
• You may not be able to take Ambien, or you may require a lower dose orspecial monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove 10 ambien.
• Ambien is in the FDA pregnancy category B 10 ambien. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby 10 ambien. Do not take Ambien without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment 10 ambien.
• Ambien passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby 10 ambien. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby 10 ambien.
• If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Ambien 10 ambien. You may require a lower dose of this medication 10 ambien.
• Ambien is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 18years of age 10 ambien.
How should I take Ambien?
• Take Ambien exactly as directed by your doctor 10 ambien. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you 10 ambien.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water 10 ambien.
• Take Ambien just before you go to bed 10 ambien. It will make you drowsy, and youcould fall and hurt yourself if you take your dose before you are ready forsleep 10 ambien.
• Take Ambien only if you are able to get a full night's sleep before youmust be active again 10 ambien.
• Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you 10 ambien.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks 10 ambien. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable 10 ambien. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien 10 ambien.
• Store Ambien at room temperature away from moisture and heat 10 ambien.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Since Ambien is usually taken only if you need it to help you sleep,missing a dose will not cause any problems 10 ambien. Take the missed dose only if youcan be sure that you will get 7 or 8 full hours of sleep after the dose 10 ambien. Ifyou do not sleep for 7 or 8 full hours, you may experience carryover effectsfrom Ambien after you wake up 10 ambien.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention 10 ambien.
• Symptoms of a Ambien overdose may include sleepiness, confusion, dizziness,difficult or slow breathing, and unconsciousness 10 ambien.
What should I avoid while taking Ambien?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities 10 ambien. Ambien will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness 10 ambien. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities 10 ambien. Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime 10 ambien. You may experience some carryover effects the next day 10 ambien.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien 10 ambien. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous 10 ambien.
• Avoid other sedatives, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers, including over-the-counterpreparations 10 ambien. They should not be used while you are taking Ambien unless yourdoctor directs otherwise 10 ambien.
What are the possible side effects of Ambien?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingAmbien and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; hives); or
· hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or severe confusion 10 ambien.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur 10 ambien. Continueto take Ambien and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache, drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness;
· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation;
· depression;
· muscle aches or pains;
· vivid or abnormal dreams; or
· amnesia (memory loss) after a dose 10 ambien.
• A problem that may occur when sleep medicines are stopped is known as"rebound insomnia." This means that a person may have more troublesleeping the first few nights after the medicine is stopped than before startingthe medicine 10 ambien. If you should experience rebound insomnia, do not get discouraged 10 ambien. This problem usually goes away on its own after 1 or 2 nights
• Ambien is habit forming 10 ambien. Stopping this medication suddenly can causewithdrawal effects if you have taken it continuously for several weeks 10 ambien. Talkto your doctor about the safe use of this medication 10 ambien.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur 10 ambien. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome 10 ambien.
What other drugs will affect Ambien?
• Ambien may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, other sedatives (used totreat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants 10 ambien. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicineunless your doctor approves 10 ambien.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Ambien 10 ambien. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products 10 ambien.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Ambien written for healthprofessionals that you may read 10 ambien.
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