What is Ambien or Ambien CR?
Ambien is a prescription medicine that helps manage insomnia. Doctors prescribe this medicine to adults suffering from sleep troubles such as difficulty sleeping or problems staying asleep.
Ambien CR is the controlled release version of the medication that helps people with long night sleep. The controlled release pills contain two layers of medicine. The first layer dissolves immediately to reduce the sleep onset time and make you fall asleep quickly. The second layer dissolves gradually over the night to keep you asleep for at least 7-8 hours.
Both of these medications are not recommended for children below 18 years of age.
Ambien generic name is zolpidem tartrate. You can buy Ambien online in two strengths of immediate-release forms: Ambien 5mg and Ambien 10mg and controlled-release forms: Ambien 6.25mg and Ambien 12.5mg.
What is the safety information associated with Ambien?
There are some black box warnings associated with the use of Ambien that you should read before you buy Ambien online:
Ambien causes complex sleep behaviors, including sleepwalking, sleep-driving, sleep talking, sleep sex, sleep driving, sleep cooking, and other significant activities during sleep. Discontinue the use of Ambien or Ambien CR pills if you experience complex sleep behaviors.
Do not take more than prescribed doses or longer than directed.
Never take Ambien medication unless you have 7-8 hours to complete your sleep.
Take the medication only once every night. Never repeat your dose or take two doses at a time.
What are the side effects of Ambien or Ambien CR?
Ambien and Ambien CR can cause moderate to severe side effects, including complex sleep behaviors that can cause severe injuries or even death.
Ambien medication can cause next-morning cognitive impairment. Other mild Ambien side effects include:
- Drowsiness
- Lightheadedness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- In what conditions should I avoid taking Ambien?
Avoid taking Ambien or Ambien CR pills in case you:
You ever experience complex sleep behavior Drank alcohol or took alcoholic beverages that night
Took any other sleep medication or any medicine that makes you drowsy Have a substance abuse disorder
Are allergic to zolpidem or any inactive ingredient of Ambien.
What medical conditions contraindicate the use of Ambien?
You should not take Ambien or Ambien CR pills if you have any of the following medical conditions:
- Mental illness, depression, or
- suicidal thought history of alcohol abuse
- Breathing problems or lung diseases
- Liver or kidney impairment
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
