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Occur with long-term use. Continue readingAmbien: What are 11 Things You Need to Know? If you have had trouble sleeping in the past, then chances are your doctor may have prescribed you Ambien. But is this sedative any better than counting sheep? And what are the dangers associated with long-term use? Continue readingXanax vs Ambien: How do they compare? Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine, and Ambien (zolpidem) is a non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic. Both Xanax and Ambien enhance the effects of a neurotransmitter in the brain called GABA, but they are used to treat different health conditions. Continue readingIs Ambien a controlled substance? Ambien (generic name: zolpidem tartrate) is a sedative / hypnotic prescription drug and is classified by the DEA as Schedule IV federally controlled substance. It is used for the short-term treatment of adults who have trouble falling asleep (insomnia). It has potential for misuse and abuse. Continue readingLunesta vs Ambien: How do they compare? Lunesta (eszopiclone) and Ambien (zolpidem) are both prescription medications used to treat insomnia. Ambien may work faster to help you fall asleep, but Lunesta can help you stay asleep longer. Headache and unpleasant taste are more common side effects with Lunesta. Continue readingIs Ambien a benzo? Ambien (zolpidem) is not a benzo (benzodiazepine), it is unique in its action and does not resemble benzodiazepines or barbiturates at all. But it does work similarly. Both benzodiazepines and Ambien are thought to enhance the effects of a specific neurotransmitter in the brain called GABA. However, Ambien only induces sleep whereas benzodiazepines also work as anticonvulsants and muscle relaxants. Continue readingIs Ambien addictive? Even though Ambien (zolpidem) is not as habit-forming as benzodiazepines, it is still addictive. When Ambien was first discovered, scientists thought it unlikely to cause tolerance, dependence, or be misused like benzodiazepines. But they were wrong. Physical dependence on the drug can develop within a couple of weeks, even when it is used at the dosages recommended. Ambien should only be used for short periods to help with sleep (ideally no more than seven to ten days). If you've been taking Ambien for longer or
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