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As this eMedTV article explains, a doctor may prescribe Ambien CR during pregnancy if the benefits of the drug outweigh any possible risks to the unborn child. This resource also explains how the FDA's pregnancy category system works.
Ambien CR overdose symptoms may include excessive tiredness, heart failure, or light coma. This eMedTV segment describes other potential overdose symptoms and discusses various treatment options.
Ambien CR Precautions and Warnings
This eMedTV article offers several Ambien CR precautions and warnings, including information on who should not take the drug and potential side effects to be aware of. For example, people should not use alcohol while taking Ambien CR.
This eMedTV segment contains a list of Ambien CR side effects that may occur, including headache, nausea, and dizziness. Serious side effects such as hallucinations or strange behavior should be reported to a doctor immediately.
Ambien CR uses are focused on the treatment of insomnia in adults. This part of the eMedTV library explains how Ambien CR works and discusses the expected results of using the sleep medicine.
Ambien CR withdrawal may occur if you quickly stop the drug after taking it for a long period of time. This eMedTV resource provides a list of common Ambien CR withdrawal symptoms that may occur, including fatigue, nausea, and sweating.
The suggested Ambien dosage for those starting treatment is 10 mg, taken immediately before bedtime. This eMedTV page offers other Ambien dosing information, including tips and precautions for taking the sleep medicine.
This eMedTV article provides a list of medications that may cause Ambien drug interactions, such as rifampin, chlorpromazine, and sertraline. Interactions can cause your body to metabolize the drugs differently than intended and cause side effects.
The effects of taking Ambien during pregnancy have not been studied in humans. However, as this eMedTV segment explains, when Ambien was studied in pregnant animals, the drug showed no negative long-term effects on unborn babies.
Symptoms of an Ambien overdose include excessive tiredness, heart failure, and lung failure. As this eMedTV segment explains, it is important to seek medical attention immediately if you happen to overdose on Ambien.
Ambien Precautions and Warnings
This eMedTV article provides a list of Ambien precautions and warnings to be aware of, including information on side effects that may occur, potential complications, and people who shouldn't take Ambien. This page also covers Ambien and pregnancy.