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