Ambien.

Ambien (zolpidem) is a medicine intended for short-term treatment of sleep problems (insomnia) that prevents the patient from getting the amount of rest necessary. Once taken, Ambien will provide you with up to 8 hours of healthy sleep. Getting up before that time is not recommend, as it will result in side effects, such as drowsiness and memory problems. Make sure you can afford to sleep for 7-8 hours before taking Ambien. Make sure you avoid drinking alcohol while on Ambien, as alcohol has been reported to increase drowsiness you may experience. Your health care provider must be aware of any medical conditions you have that potentially interfere with the success of your treatment. The following ones will need to be mentioned: drug or alcohol addiction, lung disease, liver disease, myasthenia gravis, a history of depression, or kidney disease. It is not known for sure whether Ambien may harm to an unborn baby, but it may pass into breast milk. Make sure you always tell your health care provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding at the moment of using this medicine. Ambien is supposed to be taken as prescribed but usually not more than 7-10 night in a row. Make sure you never take Ambien for 4-5 weeks in a row without talking to your health care provider in advance.