How does AMBIEN CR affect next-day psychomotor performance?
In 5 clinical studies, 3 controlled studies in adults (18 to 64 years of age) administered AMBIEN CR 12.5 mg and 2 controlled studies in the elderly (≥65 years of age) administered AMBIEN CR 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg, the effect of AMBIEN CR on vigilance, memory or motor function was assessed using neurocognitive tests. In these studies, no significant decrease in performance was observed 8 hours after a nighttime dose.