Ambien (zolpidem) is a drug used for the treatment of insomnia.
It is a pill that helps people to sleep.
Many studies concluded that insomnia appears when it is a disequilibrium in the brain.
Ambien relaxes the subject and induces sleep.
The people that take Ambien are unable to sleep or they have sleep interruptions.
Maximum period for using Ambien, without major risks, is about ten days.
Anyway the doctors don't recommend a long-term use for this drug.
You should know a few things about Ambien.
Always take it the way your doctor told you, with a glass of water, and only right before you go to sleep.
After taking this drug you should be in bed to avoid this way to hurt yourself by falling, because the effect of the Ambien is very fast.
If you are not planning to get at least 8 hours of sleep, it's better to not take Ambien.
If you took Ambien for more than 14 days, it's not recommended to interrupt suddenly, because you'll experience withdrawal symptoms.
Before you start taking Ambien tell your doctor about your medical history: kidney disease or respiratory disease (emphysema, bronchits or asthma).
Side effects of ambien are: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, clumsiness, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, vomiting, memory loss, weird dreams, pain muscle and depression.
Many of these side effects appear usually if the patient is more than 60 years.
They are more side effects that are more dangerous: hallucinations, strange behavior or breathing difficulties.
Don't try to take Ambien with some other drugs! And use this drug with caution and under a doctor's advice.