What is Ambien CR?
Ambien CR is a stronger version of the medicine Ambien, which is a short-term sleep medication prescribed for insomniacs. The manufacturer of this product, Sanofi-Aventis, claims that the medication, also known as Zolpedim, can be habit-forming.
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Appearance
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Ambien CR usually comes in several doses ranging from 6.25 to 12.5 mg. The pills are a circular shape, with there being two distinct colors that separate the mg sizes: pink (6.25 mg) and blue (12.5 mg).
Function
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Ambien CR's drug name is Zolpidem, which acts as a anti-convulsant and muscle relaxant. It also functions in a similar way to Sertraline, in that the medicine binds to the chemical sleep receptors in the brain, inducing sleep.
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Comparison to Ambien
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Ambien CR is for individuals who not only have trouble falling asleep but staying asleep as well. CR comes in the form of a two-layer medication, which dissolves slowly in the body allowing solid rest.
Side Effects
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Ambien CR has been known to cause event-amnesia. This form of amnesia is one that causes the patient to occasionally forget eating, driving, napping, or performing other relatively quick tasks. Only minor cases of this have been reported though.
Taking with Alcohol
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Never drink alcohol while on Ambien CR, as it can multiply the effect of the medication.
Consumption Length
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Ambien CR is primarily for short term use. Most doctors recommend only one to two weeks with the medication, but it can vary from person to person.
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