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Some great places to learn more about sleep.

Learning more about your sleep patterns can make it easier to discuss your condition with your doctor.

The following list of websites does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, information, or products sold therein.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) http://www.aasmnet.org

This professional membership organization is dedicated to the advancement of sleep research and public and professional education. For the public, the website features information and resources including fact sheets, a sleep quiz, and a sleep center locator.

National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR) http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/index.htm

The NCSDR, located within the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), focuses on research, education, technology transfer, and coordination of policies related to sleep disorders. The website features workshop summaries, publications, fact sheets, and an interactive sleep quiz. Site visitors may also sign up to receive site updates via e-mail.

National Sleep Foundation (NSF) http://www.sleepfoundation.org

The NSF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of sleep, helping people practice good sleep habits, and helping them recognize the signs of sleep problems so that they can be properly diagnosed and treated. The NSF website provides information about the importance of sleep as well as a sleep diary and a daytime drowsiness test.

Sleep Solutions brought to you by sanofi-aventis http://www.shuteye.com

This site, sponsored by Sanofi-Synthelabo, highlights the importance of sleep and provides tips and strategies for getting enough sleep.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration magazine article on sleep http://www.fda.gov

This article, published in FDA Consumer magazine, discusses insomnia as well as other sleep disorders, and includes tips for better sleep.

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AMBIEN CR is indicated to help you fall asleep and/or stay asleep.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

AMBIEN CR is a treatment option you and your healthcare provider can consider along with lifestyle changes and can be taken for as long as your provider recommends. Until you know how AMBIEN CR will affect you, you shouldn't drive or operate machinery. Be sure you're able to devote 7 to 8 hours to sleep before being active again. Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with amnesia for the event, have been reported. If you experience any of these behaviors contact your provider immediately. In rare cases, sleep medicines may cause allergic reactions such as swelling of your tongue or throat, shortness of breath or more severe results. If you have an allergic reaction while using AMBIEN CR, contact your doctor immediately. Side effects may include next-day drowsiness, dizziness, and headache. It's non-narcotic; however, like most sleep medicines, it has some risk of dependency. Don't take it with alcohol.

Please refer to the full prescribing information and medication guide.

AMBIEN is indicated for short-term treatment, to help you fall asleep.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

When you first start taking AMBIEN, use caution in the morning when engaging in activities requiring complete alertness until you know how you will react to this medication. In most instances, memory problems can be avoided if you take AMBIEN only when you are able to get a full night's sleep (7 to 8 hours) before you need to be active again. As with any sleep medication, do not use alcohol while you are taking AMBIEN.

Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with amnesia for the event, have been reported. If you experience any of these behaviors contact your provider immediately. In rare cases, sleep medicines may cause allergic reactions such as swelling of your tongue or throat, shortness of breath or more severe results. If you have an allergic reaction while using AMBIEN, contact your doctor immediately.

Prescription sleep aids are often taken for 7 to 10 days – or longer as advised by your provider. Like most sleep medicines, it has some risk of dependency.

There is a low occurrence of side effects associated with the short-term use of AMBIEN. The most commonly observed side effects in controlled clinical trials were drowsiness (2%), dizziness (1%), and diarrhea (1%).

Please refer to the full prescribing information and medication guide.


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