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

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

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Ambien?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
· have kidney disease;
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• 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 generic ambien xolnox.
• Ambien is in the FDA pregnancy category B generic ambien xolnox. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby generic ambien xolnox. Do not take Ambien without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment generic ambien xolnox.
• Ambien passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby generic ambien xolnox. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby generic ambien xolnox.
• If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Ambien generic ambien xolnox. You may require a lower dose of this medication generic ambien xolnox.
• Ambien is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 18years of age generic ambien xolnox.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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