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