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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 20mg. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime ambien 20mg. You may experience some carryover effects the next day ambien 20mg.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien ambien 20mg. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous ambien 20mg.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks ambien 20mg. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable ambien 20mg. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien ambien 20mg.
What is Ambien?
• Ambien is in a class of drugs called sedative/hypnotics or sleep medications ambien 20mg. Ambien affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and causeinsomnia ambien 20mg.
• Ambien induces sleep and causes relaxation ambien 20mg. 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 20mg. Ambien is for short-term use only--usually7 to 10 days ambien 20mg. Longer-term use must be monitored closely by a doctor ambien 20mg.
• Ambien may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide ambien 20mg.
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 20mg.
• 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 20mg.
• Ambien is in the FDA pregnancy category B ambien 20mg. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby ambien 20mg. Do not take Ambien without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment ambien 20mg.
• Ambien passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby ambien 20mg. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby ambien 20mg.
• If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Ambien ambien 20mg. You may require a lower dose of this medication ambien 20mg.
• Ambien is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 18years of age ambien 20mg.
How should I take Ambien?
• Take Ambien exactly as directed by your doctor ambien 20mg. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you ambien 20mg.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water ambien 20mg.
• Take Ambien just before you go to bed ambien 20mg. It will make you drowsy, and youcould fall and hurt yourself if you take your dose before you are ready forsleep ambien 20mg.
• Take Ambien only if you are able to get a full night's sleep before youmust be active again ambien 20mg.
• Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you ambien 20mg.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks ambien 20mg. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable ambien 20mg. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien ambien 20mg.
• Store Ambien at room temperature away from moisture and heat ambien 20mg.
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 20mg. Take the missed dose only if youcan be sure that you will get 7 or 8 full hours of sleep after the dose ambien 20mg. Ifyou do not sleep for 7 or 8 full hours, you may experience carryover effectsfrom Ambien after you wake up ambien 20mg.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention ambien 20mg.
• Symptoms of a Ambien overdose may include sleepiness, confusion, dizziness,difficult or slow breathing, and unconsciousness ambien 20mg.
What should I avoid while taking Ambien?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities ambien 20mg. Ambien will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness ambien 20mg. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities ambien 20mg. Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime ambien 20mg. You may experience some carryover effects the next day ambien 20mg.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien ambien 20mg. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous ambien 20mg.
• Avoid other sedatives, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers, including over-the-counterpreparations ambien 20mg. They should not be used while you are taking Ambien unless yourdoctor directs otherwise ambien 20mg.
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 20mg.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur ambien 20mg. 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 20mg.
• 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 20mg. If you should experience rebound insomnia, do not get discouraged ambien 20mg. This problem usually goes away on its own after 1 or 2 nights
• Ambien is habit forming ambien 20mg. Stopping this medication suddenly can causewithdrawal effects if you have taken it continuously for several weeks ambien 20mg. Talkto your doctor about the safe use of this medication ambien 20mg.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur ambien 20mg. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome ambien 20mg.
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 20mg. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicineunless your doctor approves ambien 20mg.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Ambien ambien 20mg. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products ambien 20mg.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Ambien written for healthprofessionals that you may read ambien 20mg.
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