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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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