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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 ambien picture about. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime ambien picture about. You may experience some carryover effects the next day ambien picture about.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien ambien picture about. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous ambien picture about.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks ambien picture about. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable ambien picture about. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien ambien picture about.

What is Ambien?
• Ambien is in a class of drugs called sedative/hypnotics or sleep medications ambien picture about. Ambien affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and causeinsomnia ambien picture about.
• Ambien induces sleep and causes relaxation ambien picture about. 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 ambien picture about. Ambien is for short-term use only--usually7 to 10 days ambien picture about. Longer-term use must be monitored closely by a doctor ambien picture about.
• Ambien may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide ambien picture about.

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 ambien picture about.
• 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 ambien picture about.
• Ambien is in the FDA pregnancy category B ambien picture about. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby ambien picture about. Do not take Ambien without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment ambien picture about.
• Ambien passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby ambien picture about. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby ambien picture about.
• If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Ambien ambien picture about. You may require a lower dose of this medication ambien picture about.
• Ambien is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 18years of age ambien picture about.

How should I take Ambien?
• Take Ambien exactly as directed by your doctor ambien picture about. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you ambien picture about.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water ambien picture about.
• Take Ambien just before you go to bed ambien picture about. It will make you drowsy, and youcould fall and hurt yourself if you take your dose before you are ready forsleep ambien picture about.
• Take Ambien only if you are able to get a full night's sleep before youmust be active again ambien picture about.
• Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you ambien picture about.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks ambien picture about. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable ambien picture about. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien ambien picture about.
• Store Ambien at room temperature away from moisture and heat ambien picture about.

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 ambien picture about. Take the missed dose only if youcan be sure that you will get 7 or 8 full hours of sleep after the dose ambien picture about. Ifyou do not sleep for 7 or 8 full hours, you may experience carryover effectsfrom Ambien after you wake up ambien picture about.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention ambien picture about.
• Symptoms of a Ambien overdose may include sleepiness, confusion, dizziness,difficult or slow breathing, and unconsciousness ambien picture about.

What should I avoid while taking Ambien?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities ambien picture about. Ambien will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness ambien picture about. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities ambien picture about. Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime ambien picture about. You may experience some carryover effects the next day ambien picture about.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien ambien picture about. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous ambien picture about.
• Avoid other sedatives, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers, including over-the-counterpreparations ambien picture about. They should not be used while you are taking Ambien unless yourdoctor directs otherwise ambien picture about.

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 ambien picture about.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur ambien picture about. 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 ambien picture about.
• 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 ambien picture about. If you should experience rebound insomnia, do not get discouraged ambien picture about. This problem usually goes away on its own after 1 or 2 nights
• Ambien is habit forming ambien picture about. Stopping this medication suddenly can causewithdrawal effects if you have taken it continuously for several weeks ambien picture about. Talkto your doctor about the safe use of this medication ambien picture about.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur ambien picture about. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome ambien picture about.

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 ambien picture about. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicineunless your doctor approves ambien picture about.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Ambien ambien picture about. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products ambien picture about.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Ambien written for healthprofessionals that you may read ambien picture about.

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