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Remind patients to use AMBIEN only for short-term use and only after having a full night's sleep (7-8 hours). In the long run, it increases the danger of dependency and abuse (see Drug Abuse and Dependenceand Drug Abuse And Dependence.

Zolpidem ER

Generics might be covered by certain health insurance plans, however not the brand name version. When this happens, it is important to consider alternatives with your doctor.

The Zolpidem Extended Release Tablet comes with either 6 mg or 12 mg. The tablet contains the zolpidem drug as two layers. One layer lets out the medication immediately while it slowly disintegrates. The product is sold as a generic product under the name Edluar, as well as the brand-name product Ambien The CR.

It is also available as the cherry-flavored liquid Edluar as well as an extended-release spray known as Zolpimist. The brands-name versions of this medicine are around 10% more costly than the generic version. Zolpidem is absorbed by the milk of breastfeeding mothers and must be avoided by those who breastfeed.

Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets

Each tablet contains 10 mg zolpidem tartrate. The other ingredients are microcrystalline, lactose, hypromellose sodium starch glycolate magnesium stearate, and titanium dioxide. When studying adults who suffered from chronic insomnia the zolpidem dosage was only a single dose prior to going to bed.

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There are reports of postmarketing respiratory depression especially among patients who were suffering from respiratory issues. See WARNINGS and Precautions.

Inform patients about the possibility that zolpidem could result in a psychomotor impairment the next day that could result in impaired driving. It is recommended that patients wait up to 8 hours from having taken AMBIEN before driving or engaging in other activities requiring full mental alertness.

Zolpidem CR

Zolpidem CR is a long-acting form of zolpidem tartrate. The medication is used for insomnia. This medication works on the brain and helps the person to go to sleep. This drug belongs to a group of drugs known as"hypnotics.

Advise your patients to be aware that AMBIEN CR may cause the next day cognitive impairment, even when taken in a single dose and only before the time of bed, therefore it is not recommended to drive or use machinery for the first next day following the taking of it. Ask them to discuss to their physician about any concerns they may have.

The literature is sparse concerning the use of this drug during the pregnancy. Limited data from observational studies, birth registries, and report on cases don't show any clear blog link between problems with birth or miscarriage as well as AMBIEN use. Women that are expecting or nursing shouldn't take this medicine.

Zolpimist

Zolpimist has been associated with strange and possibly dangerous behavior in people who appear asleep. It can be associated with sleepwalking, driving motor vehicles, and other bizarre behavior. The drug should not be used along with other medications that affect the brain. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you take any other medication. Particularly, tell them that you have a medical condition such as depression and anxiety or psychosis. You should also avoid alcohol or other medications that may make you drowsy.

Gastrointestinal system: Frequent: dyspepsia, hiccup, nausea, vomiting; Infrequent: anorexia, constipation, flatulence, gastritis, diarrhea, esophagitis; Rare: intestinal obstruction, rectal hemorrhage.