[tri-med] Re: ambien trial update

Ambien in the brand name: (from WEBMD)

      .  Zolpidem is in a class of drugs called sedative / hypnotics or sleep 
medications. Zolpidem affects chemicals in your brain that may become 
unbalanced and cause insomnia. 

        .  Zolpidem induces sleep and causes relaxation. It is used to treat 
sleep disorders such as trouble falling asleep, waking up many times during the 
night, or waking up too early in the morning. Zolpidem is for short-term use 
only--usually 7 to 10 days. Longer-term use must be monitored closely by a 
doctor. 


      .  Zolpidem is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 
18 years of age. 
      .  Since zolpidem is usually taken only if you need it to help you sleep, 
missing a dose will not cause any problems. Take the missed dose only if you 
can be sure that you will get 7 or 8 full hours of sleep after the dose. If you 
do not sleep for 7 or 8 full hours, you may experience carryover effects from 
zolpidem after you wake up. 
      .  Zolpidem is habit forming. Stopping this medication suddenly can cause 
withdrawal effects if you have taken it continuously for several weeks. Talk to 
your doctor about the safe use of this medication.

      Considering it for Nicholas also!

      Jayne - mom to Nicholas - T-13 - 7yrs old
      Hudson IL  


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