All medicines are capable of causing adverse reactions in patients. This prescription sleeping pill and sleep aid is generally well tolerated and many patients will have minor or no Ambien side effects. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions to minimize adverse reactions or symptoms. If you experience any common negative symptoms while taking this prescription sleep aid medication, that persist or worsen, contact your doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any severe reactions. http://www.drugs.com/sfx/ambien-side-effects.html

Ambien is a sedative hypnotic drug with the generic medication name zolpidem. It is prescribed to treat insomnia and sleeping difficulty problems. It works to slow down brain activity to improve sleep. http://www.ambiencr.com/ Zolpidem is available as a tablet and an extended-release long acting CR tablet taken by mouth. Carefully follow the directions on your prescription label and as directed by your doctor.

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Even though zolpidem is generally well tolerated, it may cause adverse reactions in some patients. Consult with your doctor about all possible adverse reactions and symptoms when taking zolpidem sleeping pills for insomnia symptoms. Clinical studies have shown this prescription sleeping pill to have low abuse potential. http://www.ambiencr.com/using-ambien/ambien-cr-side-effects.aspx Also discuss circumstances when you should stop or discontinue your medication regimen. Follow your doctor's instructions on taking zolpidem to minimize any negative reactions or symptoms.

Some of the common adverse reactions and symptoms include: http://www.ambiencr.com/using-ambien/ambien-cr-side-effects.aspx

• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• somnolence
• stomach pain
• constipation
• difficulty keeping balance

If any of these common adverse reactions persist or worsen, contact your doctor immediately.

Taking zolpidem may cause serious adverse reactions. If you experience any of the following symptoms seek immediate medical attention.

Some of the serious reactions include severe allergic reactions, itching, hives, rash, breathing difficulties, chest tightness, swelling of the mouth, face, legs, hands, throat or tongue, unusual hoarseness, behavior changes, chest pain, decreased coordination, irregular heartbeat, hallucinations, mood changes, suicidal thoughts, memory problems, memory loss, confusion, aggression, agitation, anxiety, depression and vision changes. http://www.drugs.com/sfx/ambien-side-effects.html Talk to your doctor about your complete medical history before taking these sleeping pills and sleep aid medication. This is not a complete list of potential adverse reactions. If you notice any other effects that are not listed above contact your doctor or pharmacist. http://www.ambiencr.com/using-ambien/ambien-cr-side-effects.aspx

Ambien CR Sleep Aid

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This video is narrated by a pharmacist who gives an overview on how this prescription sleep aid medicine works, why physicians prescribe this sedative hypnotic drug. Some of the common side effects are discussed such as drowsiness, dizziness and poor coordination. Zolpidem was approved by the FDA in 1993.