Ambien (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. Ambien belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States alone suffer from insomnia, about 10 percent of Americans, roughly 30 million people. Sale of sleeping - this is one of the most important sources of profit pharmaceutical companies. In 2005, the problem of insomnia turned 43 million people (a large figure compared to 29 million in 2001), 78% of them are millions of doctors prescribed Ambien.

Be careful when you use and strictly follow the doctor's orders. Do not mix sleeping pills with antidepressants and other sedatives such as alcohol. Any failure to comply with doctor's advice can lead to "bad consequences". If possible, try to take sleeping pills just at home, and just before bedtime to make sure we do not fall asleep at the wheel or do not fall into the water.

In many countries, pharmaceutical companies are required to indicate on the packaging of their products all the possible side effects, including sleepwalking and waking up the possibility of hunger at night. You only need to follow the instructions on the application of Ambien and a doctor's recommendation.

More About Ambien and Lunesta

Some people are at higher risk than others for dependence on Ambien or Lunesta. If someone has a history of alcoholism (or a history of it in their family) or a tendency to abuse other drugs, they are not a good candidate for Ambien or Lunesta.
Ambien and Lunesta are generally taken orally in tablet form. It is very dangerous to mix these drugs with other substances (especially alcohol). In the rising occurrences of accidental drug overdose, there is almost always at least one sedative involved.
Once the user begins to build tolerance for the drug, he or she may increase the dosage to achieve the same effects. When the drug is not available, the user will experience withdrawal symptoms such as:

nausea and vomiting
anxiety
dizziness
stomach and muscle cramps
sweating
shakiness

The user may begin using other prescription drugs (like Oxycontin or Vicodin) or even seek out illegal narcotics to combat these withdrawal symptoms. The physical symptoms of withdrawal, coupled with emotional and psychological dependence, can make withdrawal very unpleasant. For this reason, we always allow users of drugs like Ambien to undergo a lengthy and comfortable drug detox during which they will be administered medication that will allow them to titrate down (or taper off) the amount of drugs in their system

If you or someone you care for has become addicted to Ambien, call 866.323.5609 to speak with a caring admissions expert who will be able to provide a free and confidential initial telephone assessment.