Ambien Uses? Zolpidem is commonly 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. Zolpidem is for short-term use
only--usually 7 to 10 days. Zolpidem may also be used for purposes
other than those listed here. Ambien Directions? Take zolpidem exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each dose
with a full glass of water just before bed time. It will make you
drowsy, and you could fall and hurt yourself if you take your dose
too long before you are ready for sleep. Do not take more of this
medication than is prescribed for you. Do not stop taking zolpidem
suddenly if you have been taking it for several weeks. Stopping
suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable.
Ambien Side Effects? Stop taking zolpidem and seek emergency medical attention if you
experience: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of
your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; hives); or
hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or severe confusion. Continue to
take zolpidem 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. Zolpidem is habit
forming. Stopping this medication suddenly can cause withdrawal
effects if you have taken it continuously for several weeks. Talk to
your doctor about the safe use of this medication. Side effects
other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor
about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially
bothersome. Ambien Warnings? Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease prior to
taking lansoprazole. You may not be able to take lansoprazole, or
you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during
treatment. Do not take lansoprazole without first talking to your
doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby. Ambien Drug Interactions? 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
interact with zolpidem. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before
taking any prescription or over the counter medicines. Ambien Missed Dose? If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip
the missed dose and start again with your usual dosing schedule. Ambien Storage? Store it at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Anything Else I Should Know About Ambien? Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Zolpidem will cause drowsiness and may
cause dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid
these activities. Zolpidem should be taken just before bedtime but
you may experience some carryover effects the next day. Do not drink
alcohol while taking zolpidem. Do not share zolpidem with others for
whom it was not prescribed, since they may have a problem that is
not effectively treated by this drug.
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