These effects impaired alertness. Women seem more likely to be affected because their bodies process the drug more slowly. Common side effects of both drugs are lightheadedness and dizziness. You may also have continued sleepiness during the day.
Some people taking these drugs sleepwalk or do unusual things in their sleep, such as:. The risk of this side effect is greater if you drink alcohol or use other central nervous system CNS depressants while taking either of these drugs. You should never mix alcohol and sleeping pills. Some other substances that can interact with these drugs are detailed in the Healthline articles on eszopiclone Lunesta and zolpidem Ambien.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the medications that you take, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements or herbal products. Both drugs carry the risk of dependency and withdrawal. If you take high doses of either one or use it for more than 10 days, you may develop a physical dependency. Stopping suddenly can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Symptoms of withdrawal include shakiness, nausea, and vomiting. To avoid withdrawal symptoms, speak to your doctor about reducing your dose a little at a time. You may still have enough of the drug in your body the next day to impair these activities.
Discuss the pros and cons of each with your doctor. Be sure to mention all your existing medical issues and drugs you currently take. Your insomnia may be a symptom of another medical condition. Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions. If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking zolpidem with certain medications raises your risk for side effects. This is because zolpidem and these other medications can cause the same side effects. As a result, these side effects can be increased. Examples of these drugs include:. Taking zolpidem with certain medications raises your risk for side effects from zolpidem. This is because the amount of zolpidem in your body may be increased. When zolpidem is used with certain drugs, it may not work as well to treat your condition.
This is because the amount of zolpidem in your body may be decreased. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended.
However, be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to suit your needs. The liver of an older adult may not work as well as it used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk for side effects. Your doctor may start you on a lowered dosage or a different treatment schedule.
This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body. This may cause trouble driving. This drug may cause changes in behavior, such as increased agitation. You may act differently. Symptoms can include muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, flushing reddening and warming of your skin , and emotional changes.
These can include feelings of nervousness, panic attacks, and uncontrollable crying. If you have an allergic reaction, call your doctor or local poison control center right away. If your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room. Taking it again could be fatal cause death. Eating food with zolpidem may make the drug take longer to work. You should take this drug on an empty stomach.
Drinking alcohol can increase your risk for sedation and drowsiness from zolpidem. If you drink alcohol, talk with your doctor. You may need to be monitored more closely for side effects. For people with depression: This drug may make your symptoms of depression worse. Ask your doctor if this drug is safe for you. For people with myasthenia gravis: This drug may slow your breathing or make it shallow.
This can decrease the amount of oxygen in your blood. If you have myasthenia gravis, you may already have lower oxygen levels. For people with sleep apnea: This drug may slow your breathing or make it shallow.
If you have sleep apnea, you may already have lower oxygen levels. For people with liver disease: If you have liver problems or a history of liver disease, you may not be able to process this drug well.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Take zolpidem just before going to bed, when you are ready to go to sleep or when you are having trouble falling asleep.
This medicine works very quickly to put you to sleep. Do not take this medicine when your schedule does not permit you to get a full night's sleep 7 to 8 hours. If you must wake up before this, you may continue to feel drowsy and may experience memory problems, because the effects of the medicine have not had time to wear off. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label.
The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking these drugs. These lists do not include all possible side effects. For more information about the possible side effects of Ambien and Ambien CR, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
They can give you tips on how to manage any side effects that may be concerning or bothersome. Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks.
To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or see the medication guides for both Ambien and Ambien CR. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. A boxed warning alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Unusual sleep behaviors, including sleepwalking , have been reported in people taking Ambien and Ambien CR.
After taking Ambien or Ambien CR, you may get out of bed and perform activities that you may not remember the next day. Reported activities include:. These activities may result in serious injury to yourself or others, and in rare cases, could be fatal. Alcohol is an example of a CNS depressant. If you have unusual sleep behaviors while taking Ambien or Ambien CR, you should stop taking the medication and talk with your doctor.
They may recommend other treatment options for your sleep problem. Both Ambien and Ambien CR have been reported to cause long-term side effects and next-day side effects side effects the day after you take either drug. Because of the possibility for next-day side effects, you should not drive or operate machinery when you first start taking Ambien or Ambien CR.
It may not be safe to perform these activities until you know how the drug will affect you. Also, using certain substances in combination with Ambien or Ambien CR can increase your risk for next-day side effects.
These substances include:. Older adults may also be at higher risk for next-day side effects if they take Ambien or Ambien CR. If you have questions about long-term or next-day side effects of Ambien or Ambien CR, talk with your doctor.
You should also speak with them if you have any of these side effects while taking either drug. Your doctor may be able to recommend ways to manage these side effects. As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Ambien or Ambien CR. Allergic reactions while taking Ambien or Ambien CR were rare in clinical studies of the drug.
A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include:. Call your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction to Ambien or Ambien CR, as the reaction could become severe. Ambien and Ambien CR have been reported to cause behavioral changes, including hallucinations. Talk with your doctor immediately if you experience behavioral changes, including hallucinations, while taking Ambien or Ambien CR.
Your doctor may have you switch to a different medication for your sleep problems. The Ambien and Ambien CR dosage your doctor prescribes will depend on several factors. These include:. Typically, your doctor will start you on a low dosage. Your doctor will ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended. However, be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you.
Your doctor will determine the best dosage to fit your needs. Below are dosages of Ambien and Ambien CR for treating insomnia trouble sleeping in adults. You should take your dose right before you go to bed. And you should take Ambien only if you have at least 7 or 8 hours before you need to wake up. The maximum dosage of Ambien is 10 mg per day. You should not take more than one dose of Ambien per day.
Ambien CR is used for short- or long-term treatment of problems falling asleep, problems staying asleep, or both. For this purpose, the recommended Ambien CR dosage is:. And you should take Ambien CR only if you have at least 7 or 8 hours before you need to wake up.
The maximum dosage of Ambien CR is Ambien or Ambien CR should be taken right before you go to sleep. You should take a dose only if you have at least 7 or 8 hours before you need to wake up. For this reason, if you miss a dose of Ambien or Ambien CR, you should typically skip the missed dose. Taking either drug too close to when you need to wake up can increase your risk for side effects, including next-day side effects.
This can include setting an alarm or timer on your phone or downloading a reminder app. A kitchen timer can work, too. It depends. Ambien is meant to be used only as a short-term treatment for insomnia. In clinical studies , Ambien was effective for helping people fall asleep when used for up to 35 days. Ambien CR may be used as a short- or long-term treatment for insomnia. Ambien and Ambien CR are used to treat insomnia trouble sleeping in adults. Ambien and Ambien CR work in the same way to treat insomnia.
They act on parts of your brain to increase the amounts of a substance called gamma-aminobutyric acid , which helps you fall asleep. Ambien and Ambien CR begin to work as soon as you take a dose. Both medications begin to work within about 1 hour of taking your dose. If you have additional questions about how long it takes Ambien or Ambien CR to work, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have questions about whether Ambien or Ambien CR are working for you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Ambien and Ambien CR have a half-life of about 2. Clinical studies looked at Ambien and Ambien CR. Trazodone , Xanax , melatonin and Benadryl may be used for sleep in certain cases.
Trazodone and Xanax are not approved to treat sleep problems, but doctors may prescribe them off-label for this purpose. However, according to the manufacturer of Ambien or Ambien CR, you should not use either drug with other medications for sleep. Melatonin and Benadryl are over-the-counter products that may be used for sleep.
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