Ambien (zolpidem) is a prescription drug specially designed for the treatment of insomnia. It is usually taken during a comparatively short period of time as it can cause addiction and stop being effective. Taking Ambien will make you fall asleep. Make sure you get at least 7-8 hours of sleep after taking Ambien, as getting up before that can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms, including memory problems. If you are not ready to dedicate this much time to sleeping you shouldn’t take Ambien until you do. Make sure your health care provider knows as much as possible from your personal or family medical history and report any of the following conditions: kidney disease, lung disease, myasthenia gravis, mental illness, sleep apnea, history of drug or alcohol addiction, history of depression, liver disease, and suicidal thoughts. Ambien can affect your reactions and thinking even after you have woken up. Make sure you know exactly how you feel after using this medication and do not get engaged into any hazardous activities if any drowsiness is present.
If you have been taking Ambien for over 10 days your health care provider may test you for drug adduction, as this medicine, being intended for short-term treatment only, has been reported to cause physical and psychological dependency. Withdrawal symptoms are possible unless you decrease the dose gradually having decided to stop taking Ambien: seizure, tremors, stomach pain, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, nausea, muscle cramps, and panic. Gradual withdrawal is recommended, and you are typically advised to take less and less of this medication every several days, reducing your dosage by half. This should be done under the supervision of a qualified health care professional that can tell you what you are doing wrong to make sure you do not suffer any side effects.
If you have been taking Ambien for over 10 days your health care provider may test you for drug adduction, as this medicine, being intended for short-term treatment only, has been reported to cause physical and psychological dependency. Withdrawal symptoms are possible unless you decrease the dose gradually having decided to stop taking Ambien: seizure, tremors, stomach pain, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, nausea, muscle cramps, and panic. Gradual withdrawal is recommended, and you are typically advised to take less and less of this medication every several days, reducing your dosage by half. This should be done under the supervision of a qualified health care professional that can tell you what you are doing wrong to make sure you do not suffer any side effects.
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