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Ambien side-effects

Like with any other drug, especially issued with a prescription Ambien can cause certain side-effects to occur. However, it's not necessarily that you will experience any unpleasant symptoms when taking the drug.  In most cases people don't have any side-effects at all. If any symptoms take place, they are usually mild and wear off without requiring any medical assistance or treatment.
 
During medical studies about 4 percent of test participants stopped taking Ambien because of side effects. There's also an apparent link between the dosage of Ambien and the severity of such symptoms. That's why doctors recommend using the smallest possible dosage of Ambien that is effective for you to fall asleep.  

Ambien common side-effects

       
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Coordination issues
  • Lightheadedness

Other side-effects that have been reported in about 1 percent of clinical trial participant include:

  • Dry mouth
  • Allergic reaction
  • Heart palpitations
  • Tiredness
  • Inflammation of the sinuses
  • Rash
  • Abnormal dreams.

There are certain side-effects when taking Ambien that should be reported to your doctor as soon as possible. These include:

  • Thoughts of suicide
  • Confusion
  • Aggressive or strange behavior
  • Depression
  • Hallucinations
  • Agitation
  • Fainting
  • Slurred speech
  • Problems with coordination
  • Vision problems

Rare Ambien side-effects

The clinical studies have also shown that a very small group of participants (less than a percent) has experienced different side-effects. It is not known whether these side-effects were caused by Ambien, other substances or their interactions with Ambien. These side-effects include:

     
  • Amnesia
  • Sleepwalking
  • Erectile dysfunction (male impotence)
  • Hypertension
  • Constipation.