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Ambien Side Effects A brief guide to Ambien side effects     The medication Ambien is prescribed to people with extreme difficulty in sleeping. The potential side effects of Ambien are extensive. Before you begin a course of treatment with this drug, a physician should thoroughly caution you about all possible side effects Ambien. You must make an informed decision taking into account all potential Ambien side effects before beginning treatment.     Ambien is available in multiple strengths. Whether you are taking a 5, 10 or 12.5 mg dosage before bedtime, many of the most-reported side effects of Ambien will occur within the first few days of treatment. Some of the most discussed side effects Ambien involve actions that occur while you are asleep and unaware of what you are doing. These Ambien side effects include sleepwalking, binge eating while asleep, and driving while asleep.      The possible side effects of Ambien can be mild, such as drowsiness after sleeping or headache. Be sure to carefully review all information regarding side effects Ambien when you are prescribed the drug. To guard against Ambien side effects, a physician should question you about your current medications. Ingesting multiple drugs at a time leads to the possibility that side effects of Ambien will occur as the result of interacting with other medications.     If there are no side effects Ambien after seven to 10 days of treatment but you are still experiencing, insomnia, speak with a physician. This is an indication that an underlying condition which needs to be addressed is responsible for your insomnia. Patients who are depressed should be aware that the potential Ambien side effects include a worsening of your depression, leading to possible suicidal thoughts. To minimize the dangerousness of such side effects of Ambien, physicians are directed in the instructions to prescribe the lowest possible effective dose.     Some users intentionally overuse or abuse the drug to experience side effects Ambien for recreational purposes. In such cases, users who repeatedly overuse the drug to experience Ambien side effects risk developing an addiction or dependency upon the drug. Doctors should only prescribe the drug on a short-term basis in order to guard against such addictive side effects of Ambien. Withdrawal side effects Ambien have been noted in users who have abused the drug, such as seizures.     Make sure that you receive a thorough explanation of all possible Ambien side effects from a physician and read all manufacturer instructions. All of the potential side effects of Ambien should be thoroughly documented. This means that by following a physician's guidelines and being mindful of any negative response your body is having, you should be able to manage any side effects Ambien which emerge. Serious Ambien side effects which you have been warned against that occur as the results of drug abuse and are not the responsibility of your physician or the manufacturer.     If the side effects of Ambien are not adequately explained or monitored by a doctor, they have been negligent. A lawyer can help you consider whether to litigate when serious side effects Ambien are disregarded by a doctor, leading to serious medical consequences.    

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