Ambien.

Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative and a hypnotic used to treat sleep problems. It is supposed to be taken for a short period of time only (usually 7-10 days in a row). Make sure you talk to your doctor before starting the treatment to make sure you benefit from taking Ambien as much as possible. The following medical conditions may affect the efficiency of this drug and will therefore require to be reported to your doctor in advance: kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, lung disease, sleep apnea, liver disease, and a history of drug or alcohol addiction. For instance, a history of drug or alcohol addiction can make it impossible for you to take Ambien, as this drug has been reported to form an addiction. You will need to make sure you tell your doctor if after stopping the treatment you get such withdrawal symptoms as shakiness, muscle cramps, seizures, vomiting, sweating, or stomach cramps. Do not start taking any medications without discussing that with your doctor. The following ones are important to mention as they have been reported to interact: seizure medications, colds or allergies meds, other sleeping pills, antidepressants, tranquilizers, mental illness drugs, medications for anxiety, or sedatives.