What should I tell my healthcare professional before he or she prescribes Ambien?
You should tell your healthcare professional if you have or have had any unusual or allergic reaction to Ambien or to other substances (foods, preservatives, dyes); are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast-feeding; abuse alcohol or have a history of alcohol abuse; abuse drugs or have a history of drug abuse, or a dependence on certain drugs; have emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, or other chronic lung disease; have mental depression; have sleep apnea (breathing problems during sleep); have kidney disease; or have liver disease.
