Insomnia Articles A-Z
Ambien CR is a prescription drug that is commonly prescribed to treat insomnia. This eMedTV article further discusses Ambien CR and its uses, effects, and dosing information. Ambian CR is a common misspelling of Ambien CR.
Ambien is a prescription drug that is used for treating short-term insomnia. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at Ambien and its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Some patients may develop an Ambien addiction, in which they feel the need to continue taking the drug. This eMedTV resource offers a list of withdrawal symptoms -- such as sweating, irritability, and nausea -- that may indicate an Ambien addiction.
If you are taking Ambien, you should not drink alcohol. As this section of the eMedTV Web site explains, the combination of Ambien and alcohol may increase the effects of alcohol and cause drowsiness, memory blackout, and speech problems.
Amnesia (memory loss) is a potential Ambien side effect that occurs in less than 1 percent of patients. This eMedTV resource discusses Ambien and amnesia, including an explanation of how long the memory loss typically lasts.
Ambien CR is a sleeping medicine licensed for the treatment of insomnia in adults. This eMedTV article explains how Ambien CR works and offers information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
As this eMedTV article explains, some patients taking Ambien CR can become addicted, especially if the drug is taken daily for a long period of time. This article lists signs that may indicate an Ambien CR addiction, such as insomnia and sweating.
Taking Ambien CR and alcohol together increases the effects of the alcohol. This part of the eMedTV site contains a list of these possible effects, including drowsiness and lack of coordination. If you are taking Ambien, you shouldn't drink alcohol.
Memory problems are reported in up to 1 percent of patients taking Ambien CR. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Ambien CR and memory problems, including information on the importance of getting a full night's rest when taking this drug.
The suggested Ambien CR dosage for people beginning treatment is 12.5 mg. As this eMedTV page explains, certain people may need to start on a lower dosage, such as those who are taking drugs that affect the brain, or those who have liver disease.
This eMedTV page offers a list of medicines that may cause Ambien CR drug interactions, such as rifampin, imipramine, and sertraline. When these drugs are taken with Ambien CR, your body may metabolize the medicines differently than intended.