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