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What is this Drug
If you're suffering from insomnia, ask your doctor about AMBIEN (Ambien ( Zolpidem ) tartrate), the most prescribed sleep medication in the United States.Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic used for the sho
rt-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep). It is used to treat sleep disorders such as trouble falling asleep, waking up many times during the night, or waking up too early
in the morning
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Other Medicines
Ambien ( Zolpidem ) may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, other sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety
medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor approves. ? Drugs other than those listed here may also inte
ract with Ambien ( Zolpidem ). Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
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Cautions
Children¡XStudies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of zolpidem in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults
Confusion and falling are more likely to occur in the elderly, who are usually more sensitive than younger adults to the effects of zolpidem.
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What special precautions should I follow?
If you develop any unusual and strange thoughts or behavior while you are taking zolpidem, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. Some changes that have occurred in people taking this medicine are li
ke those seen in people who drink alcohol and then act in a manner that is not normal. Other changes may be more unusual and extreme, such as confusion, worsening of depression hallucinations (seeing,
hearing, or feeling things that are not there), suicidal thoughts, and unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability
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Possible Side Effect
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Ambien ( Zolpidem ) and seek emergency medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; s
welling of your lips, face, or tongue; hives); or hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or severe confusion. ? Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Ambien ( Zolp
idem ) and talk to your doctor if you experience headache, drowsiness, di
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How should this medicine be used?
Since Ambien ( Zolpidem ) is usually taken only if you need it to help you sleep, missing a dose will not cause any problems. Take the missed dose only if you can be sure that you will get 7 or 8 full
hours of sleep after the dose. If you do not sleep for 7 or 8 full hours, you may experience carryover effects from Ambien ( Zolpidem ) after you wake up.
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