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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 enlarged prostate. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime ambien enlarged prostate. You may experience some carryover effects the next day ambien enlarged prostate.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien ambien enlarged prostate. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous ambien enlarged prostate.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks ambien enlarged prostate. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable ambien enlarged prostate. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien ambien enlarged prostate.

What is Ambien?
• Ambien is in a class of drugs called sedative/hypnotics or sleep medications ambien enlarged prostate. Ambien affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and causeinsomnia ambien enlarged prostate.
• Ambien induces sleep and causes relaxation ambien enlarged prostate. 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 enlarged prostate. Ambien is for short-term use only--usually7 to 10 days ambien enlarged prostate. Longer-term use must be monitored closely by a doctor ambien enlarged prostate.
• Ambien may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide ambien enlarged prostate.

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 enlarged prostate.
• 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 enlarged prostate.
• Ambien is in the FDA pregnancy category B ambien enlarged prostate. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby ambien enlarged prostate. Do not take Ambien without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment ambien enlarged prostate.
• Ambien passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby ambien enlarged prostate. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby ambien enlarged prostate.
• If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Ambien ambien enlarged prostate. You may require a lower dose of this medication ambien enlarged prostate.
• Ambien is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 18years of age ambien enlarged prostate.

How should I take Ambien?
• Take Ambien exactly as directed by your doctor ambien enlarged prostate. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you ambien enlarged prostate.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water ambien enlarged prostate.
• Take Ambien just before you go to bed ambien enlarged prostate. It will make you drowsy, and youcould fall and hurt yourself if you take your dose before you are ready forsleep ambien enlarged prostate.
• Take Ambien only if you are able to get a full night's sleep before youmust be active again ambien enlarged prostate.
• Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you ambien enlarged prostate.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks ambien enlarged prostate. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable ambien enlarged prostate. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien ambien enlarged prostate.
• Store Ambien at room temperature away from moisture and heat ambien enlarged prostate.

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 enlarged prostate. Take the missed dose only if youcan be sure that you will get 7 or 8 full hours of sleep after the dose ambien enlarged prostate. Ifyou do not sleep for 7 or 8 full hours, you may experience carryover effectsfrom Ambien after you wake up ambien enlarged prostate.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention ambien enlarged prostate.
• Symptoms of a Ambien overdose may include sleepiness, confusion, dizziness,difficult or slow breathing, and unconsciousness ambien enlarged prostate.

What should I avoid while taking Ambien?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities ambien enlarged prostate. Ambien will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness ambien enlarged prostate. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities ambien enlarged prostate. Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime ambien enlarged prostate. You may experience some carryover effects the next day ambien enlarged prostate.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien ambien enlarged prostate. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous ambien enlarged prostate.
• Avoid other sedatives, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers, including over-the-counterpreparations ambien enlarged prostate. They should not be used while you are taking Ambien unless yourdoctor directs otherwise ambien enlarged prostate.

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 enlarged prostate.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur ambien enlarged prostate. 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 enlarged prostate.
• 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 enlarged prostate. If you should experience rebound insomnia, do not get discouraged ambien enlarged prostate. This problem usually goes away on its own after 1 or 2 nights
• Ambien is habit forming ambien enlarged prostate. Stopping this medication suddenly can causewithdrawal effects if you have taken it continuously for several weeks ambien enlarged prostate. Talkto your doctor about the safe use of this medication ambien enlarged prostate.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur ambien enlarged prostate. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome ambien enlarged prostate.

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 enlarged prostate. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicineunless your doctor approves ambien enlarged prostate.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Ambien ambien enlarged prostate. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products ambien enlarged prostate.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Ambien written for healthprofessionals that you may read ambien enlarged prostate.

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