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FDA Reported Ambien Side Effects: amnesia, sleep walking, road traffic accident, abnormal sleep-related event, impaired driving ability, abnormal behaviour, fall, confusional state, loss of consciousness, depression, somnolence.
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Ambien Side Effects Report #5047633-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 05, 2006. Male patient, weighting 260.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, pharmaceutical product counterfeit, restlessness. AMBIEN dosage: 10 MG NIGHTLY PO. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5047960-6
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 29 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with sleep disorder and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, road traffic accident. AMBIEN dosage: 5MG ONCE DAILY ORALLY. During the same period patient was treated with PANCREASETE, CITRACEL, PRILOSEC OTC, EFFEXOR, BUSPAR. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5048270-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on June 30, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: impaired driving ability, road traffic accident, sudden onset of sleep. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5049414-X
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 138.0 lb, was diagnosed with sleep disorder and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, crying, haemorrhage, head injury, laceration. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5050632-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 05, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: impaired driving ability. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5050634-9
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradyphrenia, confusional state, homicide, impaired driving ability, intentional overdose, road traffic accident, somnolence. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5051819-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 12, 2006. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with somnolence and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, amnesia, convulsion. AMBIEN dosage: 12.5 MIL 1 AT P.M.. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5052160-X
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2006. Female patient, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, back disorder, condition aggravated, depressed level of consciousness, excoriation, fall, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5052815-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 13, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with initial insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, incoherent, stupor. AMBIEN dosage: 12.5 MG TWICE A WEEK PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZESTRIL, EVISTA, ATARAXM, AVANDIA. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5054238-3
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, amnesia. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5056438-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 14, 2006. Male patient, 90 years of age, was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, skin laceration. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5056448-8
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 25, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block second degree, chest pain, dilatation ventricular, extrasystoles. AMBIEN dosage: 10 MG, TWO TO THREE TIMES/MONTH. During the same period patient was treated with REMERON, LIPITOR, CATAPRES, ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5058967-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 12, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5058968-9
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 01, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysarthria, impaired driving ability, somnolence, therapeutic response delayed. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5060814-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 20, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event, limb injury. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5061007-7
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nightmare. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5061205-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 21, 2006. Male patient, 91 years of age, weighting 138.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, skin laceration, spinal compression fracture. AMBIEN dosage: 12.5 MG NIGHTLY PO. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5062022-X
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, amnesia, confusional state. AMBIEN dosage: 10 MG PO X 1. During the same period patient was treated with AMPICILLIN, BISACODYL, CEFOTAXIME, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5062539-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 20, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, fall, injury, polytraumatism. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5062821-4
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, abnormal sleep-related event. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5063259-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 24, 2006. Female patient, weighting 240.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, amnesia, diabetes mellitus, disease recurrence, hypertension, insomnia, performance status decreased, weight increased. AMBIEN dosage: 10 MG X 2 BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5064742-X
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, confusional state, crying, dysphasia, impaired driving ability, road traffic accident, sleep walking, tremor. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5066021-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 31, 2006. Female patient, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event, amnesia. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5067007-5
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5067009-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 27, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5068080-0
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Male patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5069466-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5069502-1
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 124.0 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event, amnesia. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5069825-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 24, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deafness, gastric disorder, headache, hyperhidrosis, intentional overdose, motor dysfunction, nerve injury, pain in extremity, paralysis. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5069831-1
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 13, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, ill-defined disorder, mental impairment. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5075404-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioneurotic oedema. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5075417-5
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: impaired driving ability, road traffic accident. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5075441-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal dreams, abnormal sleep-related event, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: 10 MG AS NEEDED PO. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5076945-9
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2006. Male patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, balance disorder, condition aggravated, contusion, disorientation, dizziness, epistaxis, face injury, facial bones fracture. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RABEPRAZOLE, MORPHINE, VICODIN, PLAVIX, MEGACE, PROPRANOLOL, REMINYL. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5076948-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with sleep disorder and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, coordination abnormal, disorientation, impaired driving ability, incoherent, intentional overdose, road traffic accident. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5078588-X
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event, amnesia, vomiting. AMBIEN dosage: 1 10 MG TABLET BEFORE BED EVERY OTHER NIGHT. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5078590-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 09, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5078712-9
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 139.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disorientation, restlessness. AMBIEN dosage: 10 MG HS PRN PO. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5080428-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 04, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia, muscle spasms and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, amnesia, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLEXERIL. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5081315-3
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, amnesia, speech disorder. AMBIEN dosage: 10 MG 1@ BEDTIME PO. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5081828-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with insomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorder and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5081856-9
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 14, 2006. Female patient, weighting 240.1 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, contusion, dysstasia, fall, joint sprain, pain, spinal fracture. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM GLUCONATE, ZOLOFT, LIPITOR, VERAPAMIL. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5081889-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 09, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, cognitive disorder. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5082596-2
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, impaired driving ability, road traffic accident. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LIPITOR, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ALLOPURINOL, ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5082601-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on May 05, 2006. Female patient, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus, eating disorder, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: 5-10MG. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5082602-5
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2006. Male patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cognitive disorder, completed suicide, dizziness, dyskinesia, euphoric mood, eye movement disorder, feeling abnormal, gait disturbance, hallucination, visual. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 09/20/2004.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5082687-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 16, 2006. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, legal problem, overdose, road traffic accident. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREMARIN, SPIROLACTONE, PROSCAR, ASPRIN. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5082773-0
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 16, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with somnolence, anxiety and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, coordination abnormal, fall, hypersomnia, treatment noncompliance. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, GABAPENTIN, PROMETHAZINE, LASIX, COUMADIN, FIORICET, DARVOCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5083667-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on May 16, 2006. Female patient, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, cardiac disorder, chest pain, confusional state, delusion, disorientation, disturbance in attention, heart rate increased. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACIPHEX, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, VALIUM. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5083705-1
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: impaired driving ability. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5084618-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 11, 2006. Male patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cognitive disorder, completed suicide, depression, dizziness, dyskinesia, euphoric mood, eye movement disorder, feeling abnormal, gait disturbance. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 09/20/2004.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5085638-3
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 10, 2006. Male patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: road traffic accident, somnolence. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5087987-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with sleep disorder, anxiety and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental overdose, confusional state, fall, somnolence. AMBIEN dosage: 12.5 MG QHS. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, GABAPENTIN, PROMETHAZINE, LASIX, COUMADIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, LEVAQUIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5088965-9
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspiration, eating disorder, infection, sleep walking, vomiting. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5088967-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: homicide, road traffic accident, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5088968-4
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delirium, inappropriate affect. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5088973-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: impaired driving ability, road traffic accident, therapeutic response delayed. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5091636-6
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, bone disorder, chondropathy, contusion, delirium, disorientation, fall, gait disturbance. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5092126-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 28, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, confusional state, disorientation, memory impairment, mental disorder, nausea, personality change. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5092274-1
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event, amnesia, foot fracture, impaired work ability. AMBIEN dosage: 10 MG H.S. PO. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5093958-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 29, 2006. Male patient, 29 years of age, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, arrhythmia, asthenia, fatigue, feeling abnormal, heart rate increased, mood swings, tremor, weight decreased. AMBIEN dosage: 5 MG 10 MG 15 MG 1NIGHTLY PO. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5095408-8
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 25, 2006. Male patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: impaired driving ability, road traffic accident. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5102862-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 31, 2006. Female patient, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, concussion, dependence, feeling abnormal, headache, joint stiffness, musculoskeletal stiffness, nausea, road traffic accident. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAZODONE, ZOLOFT, ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5103760-X
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness, road traffic accident, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5103830-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Mar 20, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, amnesia, eating disorder, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5104346-3
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 174.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac flutter, influenza like illness, pain in extremity. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5106802-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Sept 11, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, convulsion. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5106807-X
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2006. Male patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with initial insomnia, middle insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: calcinosis, cognitive disorder, completed suicide, depression, dizziness, dyskinesia, euphoric mood, excoriation, eye movement disorder. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 09/20/2004.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5108216-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, weighting 104.9 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, amnesia, eating disorder, impaired driving ability, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, LIPITOR, LITHIUM. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5110399-9
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 14, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioneurotic oedema, paraesthesia oral, swelling face, urticaria. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SUSTAIN, ECONOPRED PLUS, VIGAMOX. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5114200-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on July 11, 2006. Male patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with initial insomnia, middle insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cognitive disorder, completed suicide, depression, dizziness, dyskinesia, euphoric mood, eye movement disorder, fear, feeling abnormal. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 09/20/2004.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5114202-2
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 18, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, pain, sleep walking, spinal fracture, therapeutic response increased. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5114936-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5115088-2
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with sleep disorder and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event, back injury, fall, hallucination, limb injury, nightmare, poisoning, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: 5 MG 1X PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5115134-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event. AMBIEN dosage: 6.25 MG Q HS PO. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5117165-9
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, weighting 133.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event, amnesia, overdose, sleep talking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5117627-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Sept 28, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 94.14 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, confusional state, disorientation. AMBIEN dosage: 5 MG PO X 1. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVACHOL, SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE, NORVASC, ZETIA, ALLEGRA, ASPIRIN, LISINOPRIL, BENADRYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5117846-7
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, amnesia, cyanosis, decreased interest, depression, dissociative disorder, impaired driving ability, nervousness. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VICODIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5119228-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Oct 02, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: somnolence. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZESTRIL. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5120923-8
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5121522-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis, pulmonary congestion, road traffic accident, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5121528-5
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 25, 2006. Male patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: sleep apnoea syndrome. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5122034-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Sept 26, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, fall, motor dysfunction, somnolence, speech disorder. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5122035-6
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 16, 2006. Female patient, weighting 121.9 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy, complex partial seizures and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, gastritis, gastrointestinal tube insertion, impaired gastric emptying, therapeutic response unexpected, vomiting, weight decreased. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5122072-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Oct 04, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 133.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alcohol use, amnesia, blood alcohol increased, loss of consciousness, road traffic accident. AMBIEN dosage: 10 MG. During the same period patient was treated with HALDOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5122830-3
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: global amnesia. AMBIEN dosage: 10 MG QHS PO. During the same period patient was treated with AVALIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5123309-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, weighting 194.0 lb, was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, confusional state, hypotension, mental status changes, metabolic encephalopathy, pyrexia, somnolence. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXEPIN, DIAZEPAM, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, DOCUSATE, REMERON. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5125773-4
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 10, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event, dysgeusia, palpitations, vision blurred. AMBIEN dosage: 5 MG 1 HS PO. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5127112-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Oct 04, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, intentional overdose, loss of consciousness, sexual assault victim, unresponsive to stimuli. AMBIEN dosage: 5MG (1-3 TABLETS) HS. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5127114-5
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, loss of consciousness, road traffic accident. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5127115-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Oct 03, 2006. Male patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: road traffic accident, somnolence, sudden onset of sleep. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5129781-9
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, dependence, eating disorder, gait disturbance, hallucination, impaired driving ability, pain. AMBIEN dosage: TAKES 1 1/2 TABLETS OF 10 MG. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5130859-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Oct 06, 2006. Female patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, pain, rib fracture. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5132310-7
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 19, 2006. Female patient, weighting 290.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event, amnesia, depressed level of consciousness, emotional distress, fear. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN CR, AMBIEN CR, AMBIEN CR. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5132951-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis acute, cardiac failure congestive, road traffic accident, sleep walking. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5135535-X
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, suicidal ideation. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5140360-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Oct 20, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, amnesia, imprisonment. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5140363-5
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 19, 2006. Female patient was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: impaired driving ability. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5140364-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMBIEN problem on Oct 23, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, amnesia, eye injury, fall, head injury, mouth injury, sleep walking, swelling face, upper limb fracture. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ambien Side Effects Report #5141509-5
AMBIEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with AMBIEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal sleep-related event, impaired driving ability. AMBIEN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

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Drug Information: Zolpidem

URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a693025.html

(zole pi' dem)

Why is this medication prescribed?

Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Zolpidem belongs to a class of medications called sedative-hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep.

How should this medicine be used?

Zolpidem comes as a tablet and an extended-release (long acting) tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken as needed at bedtime. Zolpidem will work faster if it is not taken with a meal or immediately after a meal. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take zolpidem exactly as directed.

You will probably become very sleepy soon after you take zolpidem and will remain sleepy for some time after you take the medication. Plan to go to bed right after you take zolpidem, and to stay in bed for 7-8 hours. Do not take zolpidem if you will be unable to remain asleep for 7-8 hours after taking the medication. If you get up too soon after taking zolpidem, you may experience memory problems.

Swallow the extended release tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.

Your sleep problems should improve within 7-10 days after you start taking zolpidem. Call your doctor if your sleep problems do not improve during this time or if they get worse at any time during your treatment.

Zolpidem should normally be taken for short periods of time. If you take zolpidem for 2 weeks or longer, zolpidem may not help you sleep as well as it did when you first began to take the medication. If you take zolpidem for a long time, you also may develop dependence ('addiction'; a need to continue taking the medication) on zolpidem. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking zolpidem for 2 weeks or longer. Do not take a larger dose of zolpidem, take it more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed by your doctor.

Do not stop taking zolpidem without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken it for longer than 2 weeks. If you suddenly stop taking zolpidem, you may develop unpleasant feelings or you may experience more severe withdrawal symptoms such as seizures, shakiness, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, and rarely, seizures.

You may have more difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep on the first night after you stop taking zolpidem than you did before you started taking the medication. This is normal and usually gets better without treatment after one or two nights.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.

Other uses for this medicine

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking zolpidem,

  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to zolpidem or any other medications.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as imipramine (Tofranil); itraconazole (Sporanox); medications for anxiety, colds or allergies, mental illness, pain, or seizures; rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); sedatives; sertraline (Zoloft);sleeping pills; and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
  • tell your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, use or have ever used street drugs, or have overused prescription medications. Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had depression; a problem with heavy snoring; sleep apnea (condition in which the patient briefly stops breathing many times during the night); other breathing problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema; myasthenia gravis (condition that causes weakness of certain muscles); or liver or kidney disease.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking zolpidem, call your doctor. Do not breastfeed while you are taking zolpidem.
  • if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking zolpidem.
  • you should know that zolpidem may make you drowsy during the day, and may increase the risk that you will fall. Take extra care not to fall and do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
  • Do not drink alcohol during your treatment with zolpidem. Alcohol can make the side effects of zolpidem worse.
  • you should know that some people who took zolpidem got out of bed and drove their cars, prepared and ate food, had sex, made phone calls, or were involved in other activities while partially asleep. After they woke up, these people were usually unable to remember what they had done. Call your doctor right away if you find out that you have been driving or doing anything else unusual while you were sleeping.
  • you should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways while you are taking this medication. It is hard to tell if these changes are caused by zolpidem or if they are caused by physical or mental illnesses that you already have or suddenly develop. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: aggressiveness, strange or unusually outgoing behavior, hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), feeling as if you are outside of your body, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, slowed speech or movements; new or worsening depression, thinking about killing yourself, confusion, and any other changes in your usual thoughts, mood, or behavior. Be sure that your family knows which symptoms may be serious so that they can call the doctor if you are unable to seek treatment on your own.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

Zolpidem should only be taken at bedtime. If you did not take zolpidem at bedtime and you are unable to fall asleep, you may take zolpidem if you will be able to remain in bed for 7-8 hours afterward. Do not take zolpidem if you are not ready to go to sleep right away and stay asleep for at least 7-8 hours.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Zolpidem may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • drowsiness
  • weakness
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • 'drugged feeling'
  • unsteady walking
  • difficulty keeping balance
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • gas
  • heartburn
  • stomach pain or tenderness
  • changes in appetite
  • uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
  • burning or tingling in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
  • unusual dreams
  • dry mouth or throat
  • ringing, pain, or itching in the ears
  • eye redness
  • muscle aches or cramps
  • joint, back, or neck pain
  • heavy menstrual bleeding

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

  • rash
  • hives
  • itching
  • swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • feeling that the throat is closing
  • difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • hoarseness
  • shortness of breath
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • pounding heartbeat
  • chest pain
  • blurred vision or other vision problems

Zolpidem may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while you are taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

In case of emergency/overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

  • drowsiness
  • coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)
  • slowed breathing or heartbeat

What other information should I know?

Keep all appointments with your doctor.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about refilling your prescription.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

Brand name(s):

  • Ambien®
  • Ambien CR®

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