Combine Ambien and Gabapentin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Ambien

and Gabapentin

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

Ambien and Gabapentin have 87 combined Side Effects total
27 are Life Threatening
14 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 Gabapentin

USES: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Ambien and Gabapentin Combined Have 27 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Anger Toward Something - Hostility is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hyperactive Behavior - Hyperkinesis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Weak Reflexes - Hyporeflexia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Ambien combined

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Ambien and Gabapentin Combined have 14 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Gabapentin combined

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

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

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

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

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

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Gabapentin combined

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

Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Gabapentin combined

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Gabapentin combined

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

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

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

Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien and Gabapentin combined

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Ambien and Gabapentin Drug-Drug Interactions

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

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.

Gabapentin has 3 Condition Contraindications

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

Gabapentin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

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

Contraindication Warnings

Depression is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

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.

Gabapentin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slurred speech, weakness.

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.