My doctor proscribed me Ambien for insomnia. I would like to know more about this medicine. One day I mixed it with alcohol and later on I was scared that something will happen to me. Can I get more info?
First and the most important thing that I will tell you is that you should not use this drug with alcohol. For your own good, I hope that this will never happen again. Alcohol increases drowsiness and dizziness, which could be dangerous. Ambien is the popular brand name of zolpidem tartrate. This is a short-term prescription medication to aid people who have difficulty getting to sleep, trouble staying asleep or wake up too early in the morning. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause insomnia. Ambien causes relaxation and induces sleep and it helps you fall asleep within 15 to 30 minutes. It is important to take Ambien only when you are ready to go to sleep. It is out of your body in 6-8 hours so you aren't affected the next day. The recommended dose of Ambien for adults is 10 mg and it should be taken immediately before bedtime. I hope that you will be more responsible in the future.