Ambien (Zolpidem) is a short-acting sleeping pill. It improves the ability to fall asleep, increases the duration and improves the quality of sleep. It has sedative, slightly pronounced anxiolytic, central myorelaxant and anticonvulsant effects.
All forms of the drug:
When taking Ambien (Zolpidem), symptoms of somnambulism may occur - the patient may get out of bed in a sleepy state and perform various activities that he/she does not remember in the morning. Combined use of Zolpidem with sleeping pills, drugs depressing CNS function, as well as in doses exceeding the maximum recommended, the risk of sleepwalking increases.
Activities that can be performed by the patient in a sleepy state: driving (sleepy driving), preparing and consuming food, talking on the phone, having sex, taking walks, etc., etc. During the treatment period, caution should be exercised when driving motor vehicles and other potentially hazardous activities requiring increased concentration and rapid psychomotor reactions, as well as when drinking alcohol.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking (both prescription and over-the-counter, natural medicines and vitamins) and your health problems. You need to make sure that it is safe to take this drug for your medical conditions and in combination with other medicines you are already taking. Do not start or stop taking any medication or change the dosage without checking with your doctor.
Important warnings:
Caution should be exercised when prescribing Ambien in patients with a history of dependence on alcohol or drugs and in the elderly, who are at increased risk of injury and falls.
Ambien (Zolpidem) is rapidly absorbed by the body and reaches peak blood concentrations within 1 to 2 hours, which ensures its rapid action. The short half-life minimizes the risk of morning drowsiness.
Who and when should not take Zolpidem?
The attending physician must necessarily be informed about all medicines, vitamins and herbal preparations that the patient uses, as they can interact with each other, leading to undesirable consequences.
Ambien is an effective solution for treating insomnia for a short period of time. However, due to the possibility of side effects and the risk of addiction, its use requires careful medical supervision and strict adherence to the doctor's recommendations. The drug should be used with caution, especially among vulnerable populations, including the elderly and people with a history of addiction.