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