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Ambien CR Side Effects

Ambien CR Side Effects A brief guide to Ambien CR side effects     Designed to provide relief to insomniacs, the prescription medication Ambien CR should not be taken by patients who have not considered all the potential consequences. The side effects of Ambien CR can be severe and disorienting. Additionally, one of the most serious possible Ambien CR side effects is developing an addiction to the drug.     When prescribing the medication, a physician should provide a thorough overview of all potential adverse reactions. Patients should report side effects of Ambien CR that seem to indicate an allergic reaction, such as tongue swelling. Immediate medical attention should be obtained if such Ambien CR side effects occur.      Some of the most widely reported side effects of Ambien CR concern actions undertaken by people who are asleep. Some of the reported Ambien CR side effects include driving, sleeping and eating while asleep. All such incidents should be reported to a physician immediately. Patients who report such side effects of Ambien CR generally experience a decline in such incidents after continuing such treatment.     Patients who have already been diagnosed with depression may notice an increase in such feelings as part of the side effects of Ambien CR. Physicians should prescribe the lowest possible effective dosage to guard against the possibility of someone deliberately overdosing. To guard against potentially serious Ambien CR side effects, the drug should not be combined with alcohol. Because the side effects of Ambien CR can include extended sluggishness, people who operate heavy or complex machinery on a regular basis should probably not attempt this kind of treatment.     Those who do not deliberately overuse the drug or otherwise disregard a physician's instructions are still at risk of developing a chemical dependency. This means that when ingestion of the drug ends, consequences ranging from mild discomfort to severe cramps and vomiting can ensue. To guard against the most difficult Ambien CR side effects that occur during cessation of treatment, a physician may slowly diminish your dosage or otherwise monitor this change in your ingestion patterns.     Side effects of Ambien CR when used in excess or in combination with other drugs have been reported to result in death. These Ambien CR side effects are not the responsibility of the manufacturer or doctor. Both these parties should provide clear instructions concerning the safe use of the drug which can help guard against such an outcome. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with all of this information and ensure you do not violate these guidelines.     If you experience side effects of Ambien CR not warned against by the manufacturer despite complying with the official intake instructions, report the details to the FDA. Ambien CR side effects not effectively guarded against by a medical practitioner can be grounds for a malpractice lawsuit. Do not attempt self-representation in such cases. Only an attorney with experience in this type of litigation will be capable of evaluating the likelihood of legal success after examining your medical records.    

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