Drug
Uses
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This
medication is use for short-term treatment of insomnia, or
difficulty falling asleep.
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General
Information
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This
information is for educational purposes only. Not every known
side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this
database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to
your health care provider.
Ambien
works with a natural chemical called GABA. GABA dampens the
electrical activity of neighboring brain cells which causes you
to relax and sleep.
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How
Taken
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Generally,
the usual adult dose is 5 to10 mg taken orally before bed and
should be limited to 7 to 10 days. Doses are generally lower in
elderly people. You should not take alcohol with this
medication.
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Possible
Side Effects
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| Some
common side effects reported with this medicine include:
dizziness
drowsiness
headache
nausea
If you experience other bothersome side effects, contact your
health care provider.
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Warnings/Precautions
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- This medicine should be used with caution in elderly
patients due to the chance of falls.
- This medicine can cause dizziness or drowsiness.
- This medicine is not recommended in children under the age
of 18.
- This medicine should not be taken with alcohol. Alcohol
can increase the side effects of this medicine.
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Drug
Interactions
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- Possible drug interactions may occur with other sedating
medications or pain medications.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for details on drug
interactions with Abmien.
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Missed
Dose
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| Follow
dosing instructions. This medicine is used when needed and not
taken on a regular basis.
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Storage
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| Keep
this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and
out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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Pregnancy/Nursing
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| For
women, there is no evidence that is unsafe to use during
pregnancy, however, it should not be used if you are nursing. As
with other medications, if you suspect that you may be pregnant,
talk to you physician or pharmacist before using this
medication.
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