1 year, 11 months ago
What are theside effects on patients taking Ambien?
Hey guys,
I searched for quite a while on the internet and could not come up with anything. I have heard many stories of people sleep driving, eating, or displaying scary behaviors while on Ambien, I was just prescribed Ambien and am hesitant to take it because of these stories. One thing I cannot find is actual statistics stating how many people actually experience these side effects. Anyone know?? Thanks!!
I searched for quite a while on the internet and could not come up with anything. I have heard many stories of people sleep driving, eating, or displaying scary behaviors while on Ambien, I was just prescribed Ambien and am hesitant to take it because of these stories. One thing I cannot find is actual statistics stating how many people actually experience these side effects. Anyone know?? Thanks!!
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I am not a doctor either - just a local health nut who has tried Ambien for sleep! Everyone who takes Ambien seems to have a different experience, and most people seem to not experience many or severe Ambien side effects.
Some of the more common side effects of Ambien include:
* headache
* dizziness
* drowsiness
* somnolence
* stomach pain
* constipation
* difficulty keeping balance
If any of these persist or worsen, you should let your doctor know.
There are also rare patients who experience severe and life-threatening Ambien side effects, usually due to a severe allergic reaction. So if the person develops itchiness, hives or rash, or swelling (particularly around the throat, mouth and face), get medical attention right away. Others rare patients may experience mental or behavioral changes due to Ambien side effects. These may include hallucinations, mood changes, suicidal thoughts, memory problems, memory loss, confusion, aggression, agitation, anxiety, and depression. So you will want to keep an eye on someone close to you for a few weeks after they start taking Ambien. Doctors will usually schedule follow up visits a few weeks after beginning an Ambien prescription to check for unexpected side effects too.
Some of the more common side effects of Ambien include:
* headache
* dizziness
* drowsiness
* somnolence
* stomach pain
* constipation
* difficulty keeping balance
If any of these persist or worsen, you should let your doctor know.
There are also rare patients who experience severe and life-threatening Ambien side effects, usually due to a severe allergic reaction. So if the person develops itchiness, hives or rash, or swelling (particularly around the throat, mouth and face), get medical attention right away. Others rare patients may experience mental or behavioral changes due to Ambien side effects. These may include hallucinations, mood changes, suicidal thoughts, memory problems, memory loss, confusion, aggression, agitation, anxiety, and depression. So you will want to keep an eye on someone close to you for a few weeks after they start taking Ambien. Doctors will usually schedule follow up visits a few weeks after beginning an Ambien prescription to check for unexpected side effects too.
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According to Rxlist.com:
SIDE EFFECTS
The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling:
* Serious anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
* Abnormal thinking, behavior changes, and complex behaviors WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
* Withdrawal effects WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
* CNS-depressant effects WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Clinical trials experience
Associated with discontinuation of treatment
Approximately 4% of 1,701 patients who received zolpidem at all doses (1.25 to 90 mg) in U.S. premarketing clinical trials discontinued treatment because of an adverse reaction. Reactions most commonly associated with discontinuation from U.S. trials were daytime drowsiness (0.5%), dizziness (0.4%), headache (0.5%), nausea (0.6%), and vomiting (0.5%).
Approximately 4% of 1,959 patients who received zolpidem at all doses (1 to 50 mg) in similar foreign trials discontinued treatment because of an adverse reaction. Reactions most commonly associated with discontinuation from these trials were daytime drowsiness (1.1%), dizziness/vertigo (0.8%), amnesia (0.5%), nausea (0.5%), headache (0.4%), and falls (0.4%).
Data from a clinical study in which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)-treated patients were given zolpidem revealed that four of the seven discontinuations during double-blind treatment with zolpidem (n=95) were associated with impaired concentration, continuing or aggravated depression, and manic reaction; one patient treated with placebo (n =97) was discontinued after an attempted suicide.
Most commonly observed adverse reactions in controlled trials
During short-term treatment (up to 10 nights) with Ambien at doses up to 10 mg, the most commonly observed adverse reactions associated with the use of zolpidem and seen at statistically significant differences from placebo-treated patients were drowsiness (reported by 2% of zolpidem patients), dizziness (1%), and diarrhea (1%). During longer-term treatment (28 to 35 nights) with zolpidem at doses up to 10 mg, the most commonly observed adverse reactions associated with the use of zolpidem and seen at statistically significant differences from placebo-treated patients were dizziness (5%) and drugged feelings (3%).
According to Rxlist.com:
SIDE EFFECTS
The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling:
* Serious anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
* Abnormal thinking, behavior changes, and complex behaviors WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
* Withdrawal effects WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
* CNS-depressant effects WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Clinical trials experience
Associated with discontinuation of treatment
Approximately 4% of 1,701 patients who received zolpidem at all doses (1.25 to 90 mg) in U.S. premarketing clinical trials discontinued treatment because of an adverse reaction. Reactions most commonly associated with discontinuation from U.S. trials were daytime drowsiness (0.5%), dizziness (0.4%), headache (0.5%), nausea (0.6%), and vomiting (0.5%).
Approximately 4% of 1,959 patients who received zolpidem at all doses (1 to 50 mg) in similar foreign trials discontinued treatment because of an adverse reaction. Reactions most commonly associated with discontinuation from these trials were daytime drowsiness (1.1%), dizziness/vertigo (0.8%), amnesia (0.5%), nausea (0.5%), headache (0.4%), and falls (0.4%).
Data from a clinical study in which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)-treated patients were given zolpidem revealed that four of the seven discontinuations during double-blind treatment with zolpidem (n=95) were associated with impaired concentration, continuing or aggravated depression, and manic reaction; one patient treated with placebo (n =97) was discontinued after an attempted suicide.
Most commonly observed adverse reactions in controlled trials
During short-term treatment (up to 10 nights) with Ambien at doses up to 10 mg, the most commonly observed adverse reactions associated with the use of zolpidem and seen at statistically significant differences from placebo-treated patients were drowsiness (reported by 2% of zolpidem patients), dizziness (1%), and diarrhea (1%). During longer-term treatment (28 to 35 nights) with zolpidem at doses up to 10 mg, the most commonly observed adverse reactions associated with the use of zolpidem and seen at statistically significant differences from placebo-treated patients were dizziness (5%) and drugged feelings (3%).
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