| What is Ambien? |
| Ambien is a short-term, seven to ten day, prescription sleep aid for people who have difficulty getting to sleep, have trouble staying asleep, or awaken too early in the morning. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Ambien? |
| Side effects include daytime drowsiness, dizziness, and diarrhea. You shouldn't drive or operate heavy machinery after taking any sleep medication until you know how it will affect your physical or mental performance upon awakening. |
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| Will I feel drowsy the day after I take Ambien? |
| Some people taking Ambien say they have daytime sleepiness.
To minimize this effect, take Ambien as directed. |
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| Is Ambien safe to take with other medications? |
| Some medications can interfere with or increase the effect of
Ambien. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible interactions with
Ambien. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Ambien with
major tranquilizers, the antidepressant drug imipramine,
serotonin-boosting antidepressants, or drugs that depress the central nervous
system. Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien. |
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| How long can I safely take Ambien? |
| Ambien is typically prescribed for seven to ten days as needed. Your doctor
is the best person to advise you about taking it for a longer period of time. |
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