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Brand Name: Ambien

Generic Name: Zolpidem

Primary Use: Insomnia

Dosage Forms:

Oral tablets of 5mg and 10mg

Common Side Effects:
  • Diarrhoea
  • Body pains
  • Belching
  • Congestion
  • Increased sweating
  • Decreased libido
  • Photophobia
  • Groin itch
  • Memory problems
  • Back pain
  • Voice change
  • Constipation
  • Seeing double
  • Upset stomach
  • Vertigo
  • Dizziness
  • Indigestion
Serious side effects:
  • Feeling empty
  • Complex sleep behaviour
  • Rapid mood swings
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Loss of interest
  • Abnormal thoughts and behaviour
  • Jaundice
  • Withdrawal effects
  • False sense of well-being
  • Next day psychomotor impairment/ grogginess
  • Black tarry stools
  • Chest pain
  • Fatigue
  • Unsteadiness
How long should it be taken?

As per doctor’s discretion as Ambien can potentially be addictive and have withdrawal symptoms.

Effectiveness:
  • Studies have shown that Ambien is best used for short term (6 weeks) as it is not safe for longer use.
  • Ambien has been proven significantly effective in decreasing sleep latency.
 
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