Combine Ambien and Ambien Cr

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Ambien

and Ambien Cr

Combine Ambien with Ambien Cr. To make a decision about taking Ambien and Ambien Cr, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Ambien and Ambien Cr have 44 combined Side Effects total
13 are Life Threatening
20 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Ambien

Ambien is also known by the generic name Zolpidem

USES:
Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

This medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less.

Uses of Ambien Cr

Ambien Cr is also known by the generic name Zolpidem

USES:
Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. It helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, so you can get a better night's sleep. It may also reduce the number of times you wake up during the night. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

Ambien and Ambien Cr Combined Have 13 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Falling - Accidental Fall is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien Cr and Ambien combined

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Ambien and Ambien Cr Combined have 20 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Double Vision - Diplopia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Hiccups is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Nightmares is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Sensation of Spinning or Whirling - Vertigo is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Ambien Cr combined

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Ambien and Ambien Cr Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Ambien and Ambien Cr.

Ambien has 14 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ambien.

Ambien Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Ambien.

Depression is a contraindication of Ambien.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Ambien.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Ambien.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Ambien.

Contraindication Warnings

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Ambien.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity is a contraindication of Ambien.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Ambien.

Hallucinations - Hallucination is a contraindication of Ambien.

Impaired Cognition - Confused is a contraindication of Ambien.

Memory Impairment - Loss of Memory is a contraindication of Ambien.

Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Ambien.

Sleep Automatism - Perform Complex Natural behaviors while Asleep is a contraindication of Ambien.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Ambien.

Ambien Cr has 14 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ambien Cr.

Ambien Cr Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Depression is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Contraindication Warnings

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Hallucinations - Hallucination is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Impaired Cognition - Confused is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Memory Impairment - Loss of Memory is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Sleep Automatism - Perform Complex Natural behaviors while Asleep is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Ambien Cr.

Ambien - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed breathing or a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened.

Ambien Cr - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed breathing or a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.