Did you read the side effects in the information that came along with the drug the first time you picked up your prescription? DId the pharmacist ask you if you have any questions regarding the drug?
Did you wean yourself off, or did you consult with your doctor ahead of time?
Every medicine has side effects. And they affect people differently. Some people will have few to none; others could be life-threatening. Most of the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
Drugs.com is a great place to learn about medicines if you forget to read a package insert. You can look up a drug by name there and get its uses and its side effects. Here is what it says about the side effects of Ambien CR:
Ambien CR Extended-Release Tablets
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ambien CR Extended-Release Tablets:
Dizziness; drowsiness (including daytime drowsiness); "drugged" feeling; dry mouth; headache; muscle aches; nausea; nose or throat irritation; sluggishness; stomach upset.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Ambien CR Extended-Release Tablets:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the hands, legs, mouth, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); abnormal thinking; behavior changes; chest pain; confusion; decreased coordination; difficulty swallowing or breathing; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; memory problems (eg, memory loss); mental or mood changes (eg, aggression, agitation, anxiety, depression); severe dizziness; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or actions; vision changes.
You clearly had some of the "SEVERE" side effects; did you let your doctor know?
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Anon,
Did you read the side effects in the information that came along with the drug the first time you picked up your prescription? DId the pharmacist ask you if you have any questions regarding the drug?
Did you wean yourself off, or did you consult with your doctor ahead of time?
Every medicine has side effects. And they affect people differently. Some people will have few to none; others could be life-threatening. Most of the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
Drugs.com is a great place to learn about medicines if you forget to read a package insert. You can look up a drug by name there and get its uses and its side effects. Here is what it says about the side effects of Ambien CR:
Ambien CR Extended-Release Tablets
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ambien CR Extended-Release Tablets:
Dizziness; drowsiness (including daytime drowsiness); "drugged" feeling; dry mouth; headache; muscle aches; nausea; nose or throat irritation; sluggishness; stomach upset.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Ambien CR Extended-Release Tablets:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the hands, legs, mouth, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); abnormal thinking; behavior changes; chest pain; confusion; decreased coordination; difficulty swallowing or breathing; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; memory problems (eg, memory loss); mental or mood changes (eg, aggression, agitation, anxiety, depression); severe dizziness; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or actions; vision changes.
You clearly had some of the "SEVERE" side effects; did you let your doctor know?
November 16, 2009 - 10:13amThis Comment
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