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Ambien CR
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What is Ambien CR?
Generic Name:
zolpidem
Other Brand Names:
zolpidem
,
Ambien
,
Edluar
,
Zolpidem Tartrate
Zolpidem is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).
Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia. The immediate-release form of zolpidem is
Ambien
, which is used to help you fall asleep. The extended-release form of zolpidem is
Ambien CR
, which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and a second layer that dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep.
Your doctor will determine which form of zolpidem is best for you.
Zolpidem may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking Ambien CR?
What is the most important information I should know about Ambien CR?
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Is the (new) 12.5 AMBIEN CR - Addictive? Is anyone having problems like my post below? - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
- Jun 04, 2009
I searched the forum, but only found OLDER Info, addictions, withdrawals from the Older Amb...
how bad is this? question about ambien cr addiction... - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
- Aug 23, 2008
i am 18 years old, 5'6'', 123 lbs, and i am in the habit of taking 4-5 12.5 mg ambien cr ...
Anyone have issues with Ambien- like waking in the night? - Fibromyalgia / CFS Community
- Jun 11, 2008
Does anyone else on Ambien wake after like 4 hours sleep? Or through wake out the night? An...
Can you take Ambien CR and Ativan together? - Anxiety Community
- Feb 15, 2008
Can ambien cr and ativan be taken at the same time? I cant tell from the interraction char...
To treat or not to treat? - Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism Expert Forum
- Jan 08, 2008
46 yo female. Multiple Sclerosis -- peripheral neuropathy and fatigue are the worse sy...
Dependant on Ambien cr and Lunesta - Sleep Disorders Community
- Jan 06, 2008
I have been taking one or the other of these drugs for a couple of years. Now i find i ne...
Headaches and Ambien CR - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
- Oct 21, 2007
OK, every time I go clean for a while, I get headaches that usually drive me back to the pi...
ambien - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
- Sep 03, 2007
I'm taking ambien 10mg every nite and I was wondering what is the highest dose that Ambien ...
ambien - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
- Aug 28, 2007
Any comments on the medication ambien. Does anyone else think it is addictive besides me. I...
Anyone quit using Ambien CR?? - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
- Jul 17, 2007
I've been using Ambien CR the last few weeks to help with sleep during WD;s. Ready to come ...
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