Less common Ambien
side effects:
Clumsiness or
unsteadiness; confusion-more common in older adults; depression
Rare Ambien side
effects:
Dizziness,
lightheadedness, fainting or falling (more common in older adults);
fast heartbeat; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things
that are not there); skin rash; swelling of the face; trouble in
sleeping; unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability; wheezing
or difficulty breathing
Symptoms of
overdose from Ambien:
Clumsiness or
unsteadiness (severe); dizziness (severe); double vision or other
vision difficulties; drowsiness (severe); severe nausea; troubled
breathing; slow heartbeat; severe vomiting
There are other
Ambien side effects which may occur but they usually do not require
medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as
your body adjusts to the medication. However, as always, you need to
check with your physician if any of the following Ambien side effects
occur, continue, or are especially bothersome
Less common Ambien
side effects:
Abdominal or
stomach pain; daytime drowsiness; diarrhea; double vision or other
vision problems; drugged feelings; dryness of mouth; general feelings
of illness or discomfort; headache; memory problems; nausea;
nightmares or unusual dreams; vomiting
After you stop
using this insomnia medication your body may need time to adjust. The
time it takes this to occur may depend upon the amount of time that
you have taken this medicine along with the amount taken. If during
this period of time you notice any of the following Ambien side
effects you need to notify your doctor immediately:
Abdominal or
stomach cramps; agitation, nervousness, or feelings in panic;
convulsions or seizures; flushing; lightheadedness; muscle cramps;
nausea; sweating; tremors; uncontrolled crying; unusual tiredness or
weakness; vomiting; a worsening of emotional or mental problems
Finally, other
Ambien side effects not listed above may also occur in which case you
need to notify your doctor immediately.
