whats in ambien

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

What is Ambien?
• Ambien is in a class of drugs called sedative/hypnotics or sleep medications whats in ambien. Ambien affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and causeinsomnia whats in ambien.
• Ambien induces sleep and causes relaxation whats in 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 whats in ambien. Ambien is for short-term use only--usually7 to 10 days whats in ambien. Longer-term use must be monitored closely by a doctor whats in ambien.
• Ambien may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide whats in 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 whats in 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 whats in ambien.
• Ambien is in the FDA pregnancy category B whats in ambien. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby whats in ambien. Do not take Ambien without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment whats in ambien.
• Ambien passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby whats in ambien. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby whats in ambien.
• If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Ambien whats in ambien. You may require a lower dose of this medication whats in ambien.
• Ambien is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 18years of age whats in ambien.

How should I take Ambien?
• Take Ambien exactly as directed by your doctor whats in ambien. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you whats in ambien.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water whats in ambien.
• Take Ambien just before you go to bed whats in ambien. It will make you drowsy, and youcould fall and hurt yourself if you take your dose before you are ready forsleep whats in ambien.
• Take Ambien only if you are able to get a full night's sleep before youmust be active again whats in ambien.
• Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you whats in ambien.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks whats in ambien. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable whats in ambien. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien whats in ambien.
• Store Ambien at room temperature away from moisture and heat whats in 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 whats in ambien. Take the missed dose only if youcan be sure that you will get 7 or 8 full hours of sleep after the dose whats in ambien. Ifyou do not sleep for 7 or 8 full hours, you may experience carryover effectsfrom Ambien after you wake up whats in ambien.

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

What should I avoid while taking Ambien?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities whats in ambien. Ambien will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness whats in ambien. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities whats in ambien. Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime whats in ambien. You may experience some carryover effects the next day whats in ambien.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien whats in ambien. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous whats in ambien.
• Avoid other sedatives, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers, including over-the-counterpreparations whats in ambien. They should not be used while you are taking Ambien unless yourdoctor directs otherwise whats in 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 whats in ambien.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur whats in 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 whats in 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 whats in ambien. If you should experience rebound insomnia, do not get discouraged whats in ambien. This problem usually goes away on its own after 1 or 2 nights
• Ambien is habit forming whats in ambien. Stopping this medication suddenly can causewithdrawal effects if you have taken it continuously for several weeks whats in ambien. Talkto your doctor about the safe use of this medication whats in ambien.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur whats in ambien. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome whats in 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 whats in ambien. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicineunless your doctor approves whats in ambien.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Ambien whats in ambien. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products whats in ambien.

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

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