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