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There are several medical conditions that may contribute to insomnia.

If you feel that you are among the many people whose sleep is being affected by medical conditions, it is a good idea to share your concerns with your healthcare professional. In all likelihood, he or she will have some positive ways to help you cope with and possibly solve your sleeping issues.

Depression

Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much may be due to chemical imbalances in the brain that cause depression. The worries and negative thoughts that accompany depression may also keep you from relaxing enough to sleep comfortably.

Anxiety

Obviously, severe anxiety disorders can cause serious sleeping problems. But even everyday anxieties can lead to insomnia.

Menopause

Menopause and even perimenopause (the transition to menopause) can impact sleep patterns. The hormonal changes, hot flashes, mood swings and other associated issues can last from three to ten years.

Pregnancy

Problems during pregnancy, such as frequent urination, an unquiet mind, increased fetal movement and the inability to get into a comfortable position can cause intermittent or chronic insomnia.

Other medical conditions

The pain and discomfort from arthritis, asthma, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), fibromyalgia, neuropathies and other long-term problems are known to cause sleep problems. A general change in health, as well as chronic pain conditions such as back problems, can contribute to insomnia. As men age, enlarged prostate can cause the need to urinate frequently, interrupting the sleep of both the man and his partner.

Medications you are taking

Prescription drugs, including some antidepressants, high blood pressure and cortocosteroid medications; as well as over the counter drugs such as pain medications, decongestants, and weight loss products can contribute to sleeplessness. Long-term use of some sleep medications can also affect sleep patterns.

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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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