Ambien
Side Effects
Zolpidem Side Effects
Most important thing to consider before taking ambien (zolpidem tartrate) is that sleeping pills cause a special type of memory loss which is called amnesia. During this period of amnesia, a person cannot remember anything for a certain period of time. However, it is not a big issue for lot of people since most people taking ambien (zolpidem tartrate) falls in sleep in 15-20 minutes and sleeps for about 7-8 hours. It is important to note that only take this medication if you are able to take a full rest or enough sleep.
Ambien side effects / zolpidem side effects are not usually common. However, there might be some ambien side effects. Some of the ambien side efffects can be:
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- constipation
- diarrhea
- headache
- dry mouth
- muscle aches
There could be more severe types of ambien side effects, such as:
- skin rash
- itching
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- difficulty breathing
- fever
- behavior changes
- mental confusion
- abnormal thinking or dreams
- depression
Consult your doctor at once if you experience any of the severe side affects.
To be safe from the side effects, make sure you have enough sleep at night so that you don't feel drowsy when you wake up. Do not operate motor vehicle or any machinery within 7-8 hours period. Do not drink any alcohol with ambien or any other sleeping pills. AND always take exact ambien dosage as prescribed by your doctor.
