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Possible Side Effect
Although side effects from zolpidem are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- constipation
- diarrhea
- headache
- dry mouth
- muscle aches
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- skin rash
- itching
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- difficulty breathing
- fever
- behavior changes
- mental confusion
- abnormal thinking or dreams
- d
epression
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Cautions
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For zolpidem, the following should be con
sidered:
Allergies¡XTell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to zolpidem. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, su
h as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
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Stop Using This Medicine
If you will be taking zolpidem for a long time, do not stop taking it without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping co
mpletely. Stopping this medicine suddenly may cause withdrawal side effects.
After taking zolpidem for insomnia, you may have difficulty sleeping (rebound insomnia) for the first few nights a
fter you stop taking it
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Proper Use of This Medicine
Take Ambien ( Zolpidem ) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. ? Take each dose with a full glass
of water. ? Take Ambien ( Zolpidem ) just before you go to bed. 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 t
ake more of this medication than is prescribed for you. ? Do not stop taking Ambien ( Zolpidem ) suddenly if you have been taking it for several weeks. Stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms
and make you uncomfortable. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien ( Zolpidem ). ? Store Ambien ( Zolpidem ) at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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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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Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
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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