Ambien Cr

Zolpidem

Zolpidem, sold under the brand name Ambien, among others, is a medication primarily used for the short-term treatment of sleeping problems.[7][8] Guidelines recommend that it be used only after cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and behavioral changes, such as sleep hygiene, have been tried.[9][10][11] It decreases the time to sleep onset by about fifteen minutes and at larger doses helps people stay asleep...

ROUND BLUE A- ## Ambien CR is used for the short term treatment of insomnia. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, sleep actions, hallucinations, and next day hangover-like effects. You didn't complete the markings on the pill. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you!

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I understand generic ambien cr is available. ## couild I order some ambien cr for my insomnia ## Yes, Ambien CR generic is now available. I have yet checked with my pharmecy but the drug coverage company MEDCO sent me documetntation that it is available. It's been a god sent for me,I've had insomina my whole life!

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Hi, Read Ambien CR is NOT available in >genericANY< ambien out of the country? (I have the prescription) ## No, at this time Ambien CR, in the U.S. is still under proprietary patent and is not available for generic production. I am not aware of what is available in other countries. Have you considered talking to your doctor about trying the regular Ambien that is not time released? It is available as the generic Zolpidem.

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Is Ambien CR (for long term usage) the same as the generic Ambien for short term use? What is the difference, what's in it? I take the teva 74 but have been on it for some years. I tried the CR at one point but I felt was a lesser dosage and it did not work for me at all. ## Hello, Allie! How are you? I'll be happy to clear this up for you. They both contain the same active ingredient, Zolpidem, but in the CR, it is time released, so it is supposed to help someone fall asleep and stay asleep. The possible side effects, as listed by the FDA, are the same, as well and may include nausea, dizziness, sleep actions, memory loss and anxiety. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been using Ambien for the past 10 years....I'm a shift worker and since age 40 my regular s...

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As of Dec 2010, both Ambien & Ambien CR 6.25 mg are available in USA as generic. For some reason the FDA didn't approve the 12.5 mg CR version. The pharmacy I use in India won't sell any versions of any hypnotic. They must be afraid people will abuse them. ## Well, even in the U.S. there are concerns about abuse and addiction, so it is only approved for the short-term treatment of insomnia and is usually only prescribed to be taken, as needed, for 4 to 6 weeks, at most. It has also been known to cause some problematic side effects, such as: hallucinations, memory loss, sleep eating and impairment of judgment. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments?

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the 12 mg is too much- can I use a pill spliter with the ambien cr ## No, Ambien CR is a time released tablet and splitting the pill could result in your getting too much of the medication at once. In this case, the only solution is to ask your doctor to prescribe a lower dose or a non-time released formulation. Are there any questions or comments?

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I've been taking ambien generics; the white and the peach oval. They have no effects on me. Until about two months ago cvs was carrying Teva MZ2. It was the only one that worked for me like a charm. My doctor gave ambien c.r they don't work at all the Teva purple one southeast the ambien c.r..I asked why cvs stopped carrying those they said it s the pharmaceutical stop sending to cvs. I was frustrated because I'm tired of changing medicine. I'm like here we go back to the medication that doesn't work for me and it's ripping the health insurance off. I wish they would survey which ambien works for each individual who takes them and why. They arent working for them? And my doctor writes the name brand ambein cvs never carries it ever. I have no side effect with the...

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I've been researching for 2 hours. The alleged manufacturer in India doesn't even make this product. And what they're putting in the pills will make you sick. ## @Jd, If you received these from an unlicensed pharmacy then in my opinion it's more than likely a scam product. I notice that some of the internet pharmacies based over in India make up random brand names for otherwise popular medications to maybe throw people off. Zolfed for example sounds like a knock-off name of Zoloft or Zolpidem. Unfortunately with false marketing at hand, there's no way to know for sure what these tablets contain unless you were to have the tablet analyzed by a lab. What was the name of the company you went through? And did you file a complaint with your credit/debit card institution? ...

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Can you safely take ambien CR while on MS Contin ER 60 mgs? The ms contin makes me sleepy but I still can't fall asleep. I've been taking ambien cr for over a year. My pain Dr. just switched hydrocodone for MS Contin.. any information on this combination will be appreciated. Thanks ## Hello, Heather! How are you doing? It would be best to double check with your doctor, before combining these medications. They both cause depression of the central nervous system, which may be problematic for some people. This might cause dangerously lowered heart rate, blood pressure and breath rate, which could lead to coma or be fatal. The FDA classifies MS Contin as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsines...

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I was only told of what i did while sleeping at my gf. I woke up not knowing i was awake so basically like i sleepwalk? And i went to the balcony and asked her if she loved me and i was literally gonna jump from first floor. And was demanding her to answer and she was struggling to pull me back. I never knew about it until the next day she told me. Do not take ambien when alone in case u wake up and wana hurt yourself. I seen reports of people died doing crazy stuff while on ambien. Check youtube search ambien side effects. There is an interview with ppl ## Hello, Jass! How are you? I am very glad your girlfriend was there to prevent it. Yes, sleep actions are a known side effect of Ambien and the U.S. FDA warns about them in our patient leaflets. Other side effects may possibly include...

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I took Ambian CR for 26 days, then I started having memory loss, depression and not able to sleep. Has this happened to any one ? ## I have been taking ambien as my sister has also. we have had numerous problems such as memory loss and sleep eating. ## If you experience these types of side effects, you should see your doctor immediately as listed in the drug monograph. Ambien Click Here

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I have been taken ambien 10mg by teva for years and it worked for years. Now Walgreens has this oblong peach pill that is crap it is not ambien I don't care what they say. I took it 2 night got a migraine within 15 minutes of taking and was up all night by night 3 was in the ER I don't know who is making that crappy peach/pink pill and what little filler is in it but it's CRAP!!!!!!!!

I am wondering if there have been cases where more than 10 mg ambien is needed to sleep. How much is too much? ## Ambien contains the active ingredient Zolpidem, it is usually used for the short term treatment of insomnia. The problem with it is that all of these types of medications can be habit forming, thus you should only use it as prescribed. If your current dosage is not working for you, then please speak to your doctor, there are other options available, including a time released Ambien, called Ambien CR. Some common side effects can include: nausea, hallucinations, euphoria and loss of libido, all of which can be aggravated if you take higher doses, as well. You can read more about this medication here: Did you have any other questions?

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I was taking zolpidem CR/12.5mg for about 6 months. A few days ago, I came home from working an evening shift and drank one 24 ounce can of beer (officially two drinks). 3 hours later I took my usual dose of zolpidem, which I use approx 3 times each week. I really thought nothing of it at the time. I didn't use them together at the same time. I don't get high, I don't look for a buzz. I don't remember anything else. I got up at some point and took more (i assume, because the bottle was halfway gone. I don't remember doing this, it's not something I have ever done and I have always followed prescribed dosing. After going to bed, the next thing I remember is waking up 50 miles away in jail, in a county completely unfamiliar to me (i didn't know how to get there...

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Using a 5mg tab once at bedtime.Can the pill be cut in half to lower the dosage ? ## I am prescribed 10 mg. of Ambien and often cut/break them in half to lower the dose. Works just fine. ## Yes you can cut it in half if it works for you. You can even have it prescribed in a lower dose (I think that it comes in 5), but if you use it long-term it would be more cost effective judt to break it in half. ## Just to add a safety warning for anyone else seeking such information… Cutting, breaking or crushing a pill is only safe to do if it is not a time released formulation. You can only do this safely with regular release medications. If you see something on your prescription label such as ER, XR, SR, CR, DR or any warning not to crush, chew, break or etc. then there is a rea...

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CAN I TAKE AMBIEN CR IF I AM ALLERGIC TO ASPIRIN? ## if im allergic to aspirin, can I take ambien? ## They are not related, but you should only take it, if your doctor has decided it is safe for you to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Ambien as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, sleep actions, hallucinations, and next day hangover-like effects. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Why is it that I take a 10mg ambient, fall right asleep for about 2 hours then get up on and off throughout the night? ## Hello, Fran! How are you? For some people, the regular release formulation of this medication only helps them to fall asleep, but not stay asleep. However, there is a time released formulation called Ambien CR that is intended to help with that issue, so you may want ask your doctor about trying it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, hallucinations, sleep actions and next day hangover-like effects. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I take half of a 10mg and chew it up. If I wake up a few hours later (often because of pain) I just chew up the other half and go back to sleep.

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I was wondering if anyone else out there. Is having a hard time getting Ambien filled from the insurance company. Latest news on Ambien is that you can get only 90 pills per year. A problem for those with insomnia. I have now been with out for 6 days and withdrawal symptoms are kicking in. My refill is still pending. Just and FYI to let you all know with this tier 2 drug that the 90 days is for a year, Good luck to all those living with insomnia=Gayle Parker ## Hello Gayle, There is no FDA limitation and this is strictly based upon your insurance plan, so the better and more costly the insurance plan the better your ability to get the drugs you need. There are a few reasons that the insurance companies are cracking down on ambien pills. The most prevalent is that it costs money and the ...

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I received shocking news, and want to take half of an ambien, is it safe to do so while using propo-n apap 100-650 i ## Ambien is used for sleep not for shocking news. If you cannot sleep you should talk to your doctor, Why do you take ambien? ## I know that ambien is for sleep, and I have trouble falling asleep when upset - so I only take a half pill two or three times in a month (if that often). My question was about reaction with the pain killer that I was taking after having a back tooth pulled that afternoon. Not knowing, I did not bother to take the ambien. ## It's actually the Propoxyphene with Acetaminophen that you shouldn't be taking, because that has been pulled from the market. The Propoxyphene has been found to create the risk of dangerous cardiac events. And for fu...

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