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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Ambien written for healthprofessionals that you may read ambien pill sample pics tawnee stone.

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