Ambien

Ambien is a prescription medication used in adults for the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep). Ambien belongs to a group of drugs called hypnotics. It works by slowing down brain activity so you can fall asleep.

Ambien comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth just before bedtime.

Common side effects of Ambien include daytime drowsiness, dizziness, and diarrhea. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Ambien affects you.

Ambien is a federally controlled substance (C-IV) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Ambien in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Ambien may harm others, and is against the law. Tell your doctor if you have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines or street drugs.

Sleep Disorders [1] Mental Health [2]

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Beth Bolt, RPh [3]

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"Ambien", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine [4] "Zolpidem Containing Products: Drug Safety Communication - FDA Requires Lower Recommended Doses", FDA Press Release: January 10, 2013: U.S. Health and Human Services [5]

http://www.rxwiki.com/ambien [6]

Zolpidem [7]

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Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC [8]

RxNorm ATC Ref:

Benzodiazepine related drugs [9]

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Anyssa Garza, PharmD [10] Teresa Brucker, Pharm.D [11] Beth Bolt, RPh [3]

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Ambien helps if you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. After taking Ambien, you may get up and do an activity such as drive, eat, and have sex while not fully awake.

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