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What is Insomnia?

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If you are having trouble sleeping, it may be insomnia, and the good news is – it can be treated.

We all have episodes where our sleep is less than perfect. Insomnia, involves sleep problems including difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or poor quality of sleep. Insomnia should not be confused with sleep deprivation. You can develop sleep deprivation if you're not getting enough sleep, due to a lack of opportunity to sleep.

If you have insomnia or think you might, you can take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. According to a national survey, 54% of adults said they have experienced at least one symptom of insomnia at least a few times a week.

While insomnia is a nighttime problem, it may cause daytime issues as well. People with insomnia often complain about:

  • Fatigue and daytime sleepiness
  • Moodiness
  • Irritability or anger
  • Lack of concentration and poor memory
  • Upset stomach
  • Mistakes/accidents at work or while driving

Insomnia may be associated with depression, poor health, and even having accidents. But fortunately, insomnia is a very treatable problem. That's why it's important to talk with your doctor if think you may have insomnia. If your doctor suggests a prescription sleep aid, ask if AMBIEN CR is right for you.

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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.
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