Ambien

Trade name: Ambien

Generic name: Zolpidem tartrate tablets

Indication and Usage: The FDA approved this gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A agonist for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation.

Ingredients: zolpidem tartrate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, micro-crystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, and titanium dioxide. In addition, the 5 mg tablet contains FD&C Red No. 40, iron oxide colorant, and polysorbate 80.

Manufacturer-listed adverse reactions | Ambien can cause: Angioedema involving the tongue, Glottis or larynx that may be fatal, Dyspnea, Throat closing, Nausea, Vomiting, Aggressiveness, Extroversion that seemed out of character, Bizarre behavior, Agitation, Depersonalization, Hallucinations, “Sleep-driving”, Other complex behaviors, Amnesia, Anxiety and other neuro-psychiatric symptoms, Worsening of depression including suicidal thoughts and actions (including completed suicides), Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache, Vertigo, Falls, Diarrhea, Asthenia, Edema, Falling, Fatigue, Fever, Malaise, Trauma, Allergic reaction, Allergy aggravated, Anaphylactic Shock, Face edema, Hot flashes, Increased ESR, Pain, Restless legs, Rigors, Tolerance increased, Weight decrease, Cerebrovascular disorder, Hypertension, Tachycardia, Angina pectoris, Arrhythmia, Arteritis, Circulatory failure, Extrasystoles, Hypertension aggravated, Myocardial infarction, Phlebitis, Pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary edema, Varicose veins, Ventricular tachycardia, Ataxia, Confusion, Euphoria, Headache, Insomnia, Vertigo, Agitation, Decreased cognition, Detached, Difficulty concentrating, Dysarthria, Emotional lability, Hypoesthesia, Illusion, Leg cramps, Migraine, Nervousness, Paresthesia, Sleeping (after daytime dosing), Speech disorder, Stupor, Tremor, Abnormal gait, Abnormal thinking, Aggressive reaction, Apathy, Appetite increased, Decreased libido, Delusion, Dementia, Depersonalization, Dysphasia, Feeling strange, Hypokinesia, Hypotonia, Hysteria, Intoxicated feeling, Manic reaction, Neuralgia, Neuritis, Neuropathy, Neurosis, Panic attacks, Paresis, Personality disorder, Somnambulism, Suicide attempts, Tetany, Yawning, Dyspepsia, Hiccup, Nausea, Anorexia, Constipation, Dysphagia, Flatulence, Gastroenteritis, Enteritis, Eructation, Esophagospasm, Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Intestinal obstruction, Rectal hemorrhage, Tooth caries, Anemia, Hyperhemoglobinemia, Leukopenia, Lymphadenopathy, Macrocytic anemia, Purpura, Thrombosis, Infection, Abscess herpes simplex herpes zoster, Otitis externa, Otitis media, Abnormal hepatic function, Increased SGPT, Bilirubinemia, Increased SGOT, Hyperglycemia, Thirst, Gout, Hypercholesteremia, Hyperlipidemia, Increased alkaline phosphatase, Increased BUN, Periorbital edema, Arthralgia, Myalgia, Arthritis, Arthrosis, Muscle weakness, Sciatica, Tendinitis, Menstrual disorder, Vaginitis, Breast fibroadenosis, Breast neoplasm, Breast pain, Upper respiratory infection, Lower respiratory infection, Bronchitis, Coughing, Dyspnea, Rhinitis, Bronchospasm, Respiratory depression, Epistaxis, Hypoxia, Laryngitis, Pneumonia, Pruritus, Acne, Bullous eruption, Dermatitis, Furunculosis, Injection-site inflammation, Photosensitivity reaction, Urticaria (hives), Diplopia, Vision abnormal, Eye irritation, Eye pain, Scleritis, Taste perversion, Tinnitus, Conjunctivitis, Corneal ulceration, Lacrimation, Parosmia, Photopsia, Urinary tract infection, Cystitis, Urinary incontinence, Acute renal failure, Dysuria, Micturition frequency, Nocturia, Polyuria, Pyelonephritis, Renal pain, Urinary retention.

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