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

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

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

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

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 what are side effects of ambien and xanax xr. Take the missed dose only if youcan be sure that you will get 7 or 8 full hours of sleep after the dose what are side effects of ambien and xanax xr. Ifyou do not sleep for 7 or 8 full hours, you may experience carryover effectsfrom Ambien after you wake up what are side effects of ambien and xanax xr.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention what are side effects of ambien and xanax xr.
• Symptoms of a Ambien overdose may include sleepiness, confusion, dizziness,difficult or slow breathing, and unconsciousness what are side effects of ambien and xanax xr.

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

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

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

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Ambien written for healthprofessionals that you may read what are side effects of ambien and xanax xr.

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