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