ambien symptom withdrawal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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