Ambien

Ambien

• Is there a need to worry about dependencies? The doctor prescribed Ambien, and it worked well. But I’m worried that I might develop a dependency. Is it possible?

         To what conditions does Ambien apply?

• Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic drug used to treat sleep disorders (insomnia). If you have trouble sleeping, taking this medicine can help you fall asleep quickly to get a good night’s sleep. This drug works by acting on the brain to have a calming effect.
• Note: This drug is usually only used for short-term treatment, about 1-2 weeks.

      How is Ambien used?

• Patients should take this medicine under the guidance of a doctor and also read the Medication Guide. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach, usually once in the evening. Because these drugs work quickly, patients should take them before bedtime. Do not take it with or with food as it may reduce the drug’s effectiveness. Also, do not take this medicine if you do not have time to sleep for 7-8 hours. Because if you have to wake up within 7 hours, you may experience memory loss and make it difficult for you to do things that require alertness safely, such as driving a car or operating machinery. The dose of this drug needs to be based on the patient’s gender, age, health, other medications being taken, and response to treatment. Therefore, do not increase your medication’s dose, frequency, or duration without your doctor’s permission. Otherwise, do not take more than 10 mg of this drug daily. Doctors usually prescribe lower doses of medications for women because women remove drugs from the body more slowly than men, and older people should also use lower doses of drugs to reduce the possibility of side effects. It is unlikely that you will become dependent on zolpidem (Ambien). Ampere and similar sleeping pills may be effective, which is more addictive than other medications sometimes prescribed for sleep problems — for example, benzodiazepines such as alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), or temazepam (Restoril) — much less. But there can be worrying side effects. For example, some people who take zolpidem or similar medications (eszopiclone (Lunesta)) do things. At the same time, they sleep, such as drive a car, or prepare and eat food, but they don’t remember them themselves. This action is dangerous because you do not wake up. In addition, the FDA recommends not driving or doing activities that require adequate mental alertness the next day because sleeping pills can cause several types of harm, especially if you take extended-release drugs. These sleeping pills can trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction (severe allergic reaction) in rare cases. Sleeping pills may be effective in the short term, but relying on them is often not the best long-term solution for insomnia. For example, medications can mask an underlying condition that requires treatment.
• The best course of action is to address what is causing your sleep problems. Other treatments include:
• Learning new sleep habits (such as maintaining a consistent bedtime and wake time).
• Counseling about anxiety or other psychological issues.
• Using stress reduction techniques.

What are the side effects of Ambien?

• A possible side effect of this drug is dizziness. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if this occurs or if there are any signs of worsening. Also, taking this medication may make you feel sleepy during the day. If you experience this, tell your doctor, who can adjust the dose of your medicine. The patient should remember that the doctor prescribes this drug because he feels the benefits outweigh the risks. Many people who take this drug do not experience severe side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following rare but severe side effects: Memory loss; Mental/mood/behavioral changes include depression or worsening depression, unusual thoughts, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, confusion, anxiety, aggressive behavior, and worry.A person taking this medicine may do the following when not fully awake:
• driving while sleeping,Sleepwalking,preparing or eating food,Call,have sex.
• Many people don’t usually remember that they did these things, but they are dangerous to the patient and others. Tell your doctor right away if you notice that you do any of the above after taking this medicine. Also, if you drink alcohol or take other drugs that can make you drowsy while taking them, you are more likely to experience these occurrences.