What do you need to know about Ambien CR?
What do you need to know about Ambien CR?
Ambien CR may help you to stay asleep, as well as promoting sleep initiation. Do not cut, crush, or chew this formulation. Take only as directed by your doctor. Do not increase the dosage without your doctor’s advice.
When to take Ambien and how long to take it?
Only take Ambien or Ambien CR if you intend to stay in bed a full night (7 to 8 hours). Ambien can be habit-forming. Only take as recommended by your doctor and for the shortest time possible. Never share it with another person and keep it away from children or others who may misuse it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
What should you not do after taking Ambien?
Ambien is intended as a sleep aid. People should not drive or operate machinery after taking Ambien. Alcohol can exacerbate the effects of Ambien and should be avoided.
What do you need to know about Ambien and zolpidem?
1 Ambien is a brand (trade) name for zolpidem which may be used to help people sleep. 2 Zolpidem causes sedative effects by enhancing the effects of GABA, a chemical transmitter in the brain. However, zolpidem’s chemical structure is different from benzodiazepines. 3 Ambien belongs to the class of medicines known as sedative-hypnotics. …
What happens if you take Ambien late at night?
Impairment with Ambien CR is increased with higher dosages; when taking it late at night with less than 7 to 8 hours of sleep left; in women; and if taken with narcotic pain medicines, antidepressants or alcohol.
Can you take more than 4 hrs of Ambien?
It is unfortunate that ambien usually only works 4 hrs, for many people, but you can’t take more. Let your doctor know ambien isn’t working for you and she/he may try you on another sleep med. Votes: +0
Ambien CR may help you to stay asleep, as well as promoting sleep initiation. Do not cut, crush, or chew this formulation. Take only as directed by your doctor. Do not increase the dosage without your doctor’s advice.
Is it OK to drive a car after taking Ambien?
People should not drive or operate machinery after taking Ambien. Alcohol can exacerbate the effects of Ambien and should be avoided. Only take Ambien or Ambien CR if you intend to stay in bed a full night (7 to 8 hours). Ambien can be habit-forming. Only take as recommended by your doctor and for the shortest time possible.