What is the most important information I should know about Ambien CR?
Do not take Ambien CR if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Do not take Ambien CR unless you are able to stay in bed for a full night (7-8 hours) before you must be active again. Do not drive or engage in hazardous activities that require mental alertness or coordination after taking Ambien CR until you are fully awake. After you stop taking Ambien CR you may experience lightheadedness, trouble sleeping, nausea, or nervousness for 1 to 2 days. When sleep medicines are used every night for more than a few weeks, they may lose their effectiveness or cause dependence. Call your doctor if your insomnia worsens or does not improve within 7 to 10 days of beginning treatment. This may mean that there is another condition causing your sleep problems. Tell your doctor if you experience abnormal thinking, mood problems, behavior changes, anxiety, or memory loss while taking this medication.
