ambiens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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