Other Names: Zolpidem

Commonly Prescribed for: Ambien Cr is mainly indicated for the treatment of insomnia, which is related to difficulty in sleep and waking up often during sleep

Manufacturer: Sanofi Aventis

How to Take it: Consume Ambien Cr as a whole, without breaking or chewing orally with a glass of water. The medicine should be taken just before bedtime but empty stomach. If consumed with or immediately after food, the medicine has delayed effects.

How it Works: Ambien Cr belongs to the class of medications which are commonly known as hypnotics or sedatives, which are considered to be sleep inducing medications. This medicine affects the chemical in the brain and helps in composing the mind, thereby giving a long sound sleep.

Some Side Effects: The most common side effects seen in patients taking Ambien Cr are drowsiness, headache and dizziness.

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