Questions and Answers
Re: ambien
What are the side effects of ambien? What is the danger of taking it
over a period of time?
Thanks
Hi Carrie.
There are many for Ambien (zolpidem). Commonest are drowsiness,
dizziness, drugged feeling, also diarrhea. There may also be difficulty in
co-ordination. A single dose of 10 mg. should be taken only immediately
before going to bed - an overall effect is to impair mental alertness.
Alcohol should be avoided.
In general, sleep medications should, in most cases,be used only for
a short period of time, such as 1 or 2 days and generally no longer than 1
to 2 weeks. If sleep problems persist, see your physician.
Best wishes.