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Isn't it time to do something and get a good night's sleep?

If you are having trouble sleeping, it is time to do something about it. There is no reason to keep suffering and there's no reason to take a medication that is not working well.

Insomnia is a real medical problem and there are real medical solutions. No need to procrastinate. No need to be embarrassed. No need to be afraid.

Sleep problems commonly are seen by your healthcare professional. After all, 10% of Americans adults suffer from diagnosable insomnia. Everyone deserves and needs a good night's sleep. If you're having trouble sleeping, see your healthcare professional.

When you see your healthcare professional, he or she will want to hear about your symptoms and how they are affecting not only your sleep; but also your work, your family, your social life and even your mental outlook. These things are important for the healthcare professional to know, so that he or she can provide the proper diagnosis and get you the help you need.

You may also want to prepare yourself by reviewing some questions your healthcare professional may ask you. For example, be prepared to tell your healthcare professional what other medications you are taking and if you have taken anything for your sleep problems in the past.

It might be a good idea to print these lists out and take them to the healthcare professional's office when you go.

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† Maximum benefit is $20 off, on up to 5 prescriptions, depending on your out-of-pocket costs. Not valid for patients participating in Medicare, Medicaid, government (public insurance) programs, or any private payor in the state of Massachusetts and where prohibited by law.
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AMBIEN CR is indicated to help you fall asleep and/or stay asleep.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

AMBIEN and AMBIEN CR are treatment options you and your doctor can consider along with lifestyle changes. When taking either of them, don’t drive or operate machinery. Plan to devote 7 to 8 hours to sleep before being active. Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with memory loss for the event, as well as abnormal behaviors such as being more outgoing or aggressive than normal, confusion, agitation, and hallucinations may occur. Don’t take it with alcohol as it may increase these behaviors. In patients with depression, worsening of depression, including risk of suicide may occur. If you experience any of these behaviors contact your doctor immediately. Allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, swelling of your tongue or throat, may occur and in rare cases may be fatal. If you have an allergic reaction while using AMBIEN or AMBIEN CR, contact your doctor immediately. Side effects of AMBIEN CR may include next-day drowsiness, dizziness and headache. 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, dizziness, and diarrhea. AMBIEN is taken for 7 to 10 days –or longer as advised by your provider. AMBIEN CR can be taken as long as your doctor recommends. AMBIEN and AMBIEN CR have some risk of dependency. They are non-narcotic.

Please refer to the AMBIEN CR full prescribing information and medication guide.
Please refer to the AMBIEN full prescribing information and medication guide.

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