Ambien |
1) Ambien (zolpidem tartrate),
Information on Ambien, AmbienPAK, Ambien CR
Generic name: Zolpidem
Tartrate l
Drug Facts:: Ambien is a non-benzodiazepine
hypnotic of the imidazopyridine class and is available in 5-mg and 10-mg
strength tablets for oral administration. It is basically a sleeping pill that
is highly addictive. Ambien, like other sedative/hypnotic drugs, has
CNS-depressant effects. CNS-depressants are substances that can slow normal
brain function. If one uses these drugs long term, the body will develop
tolerance for the drugs, and larger doses will be needed to achieve the same
initial effects. Continued use can lead to physical dependence and - when use
is reduced or stopped - withdrawal. Due to the rapid onset of action, Ambien
should only be ingested immediately prior to going to bed. Patients should be
cautioned against engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental
alertness or motor coordination such as operating machinery or driving a motor
vehicle after ingesting the drug, including potential impairment of the
performance of such activities that may occur the day following ingestion of
Ambien. Ambien showed additive effects when combined with alcohol and should
not be taken with alcohol. Patients should also be cautioned about possible
combined effects with other CNS-depressant drugs. Dosage adjustments may be
necessary when Ambien is administered with such agents because of the
potentially additive effects.
Warning: Do not stop taking Ambien without talking to your
doctor, especially if you have taken it for longer than 2 weeks. If you
suddenly stop taking Ambien you may develop unpleasant feelings or you may
experience more severe withdrawal symptoms such as seizures, shakiness, stomach
and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, and rarely, seizures.
Tell your doctor right away if you
experience any of the following symptoms: aggressiveness, strange or unusually
outgoing behavior, hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not
exist), feeling as if you are outside of your body, memory problems, difficulty
concentrating, slowed speech or movements; new or worsening depression,
thinking about killing yourself, confusion, and any other changes in your usual
thoughts, mood, or behavior. Be sure that your family knows which symptoms may
be serious so that they can call the doctor if you are unable to seek treatment
on your own.
Rehabilitation: Addicted
patients should undergo medically supervised detoxification because the
treatment dose must be gradually tapered. Followed by a calm, stress free
environment, plenty of liquids, and replenishing of vitamins that have been
burned out of the body. After feeling physically better, proper rehabilitation
therapy can commence that deals with relapse prevention, dealing with the
reasons the addict turned to drugs in the first place, and any personal
failings that need strengthening. It is highly recommended that a daily routine
of proper exercise, nutrition, and rest be followed as effective relapse and
craving prevention. Ideally a cleansing program would be also administered to
help rid the body of the residual toxins that can impair health in the future
and cause cravings. |
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