Ambien CR Overdose: An Introduction
Ambien CR™ (
zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets) is a medication that is used to treat
insomnia in adults. As with all medicines, it is possible for a person to overdose on
Ambien CR. The effects of an Ambien CR overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Ambien CR is taken and whether it is taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
Ambien CR Overdose Symptoms
If a person overdoses on Ambien CR, the symptoms can vary. Some reported symptoms include, but are not limited to:
- Excessive tiredness (somnolence)
- Light coma
- Heart failure
- Lung failure.
In rare cases, loss of life has been reported in people who overdosed on Ambien CR. These cases have involved overdoses on several medications, including Ambien CR.
Ambien CR Overdose Treatment
The treatment for an Ambien CR overdose will vary. If the Ambien CR overdose was recent, the healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." However, once Ambien CR has been absorbed into the body, there is no treatment that can remove it quickly from your system. Therefore, in these cases, treatment involves supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. Treatment for an Ambien CR overdose also involves close monitoring of the heart and lungs.
If you happen to overdose on Ambien CR, seek medical attention immediately.
