Ambien Dosage

Since Ambien is a highly dependent drug, it is essential to follow the directions on the label. Taking a higher dosage can lead to an addiction to Ambien. Do not crush, chew or break an Ambien CR tablet. It needs to be swallowed whole because it is specifically made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the tablet would cause too much of the drug to be released.

Ambien comes in 5 mg and 10 mg tablets. Ambien 5 mg tablets are capsule-shaped, pink, film coated tablets with AMB 5 on one side and 5401 on the other. Whereas, Ambien 10 mg tablets are white with AMB 10 on one side and 5421 on the other side. Typically the dosage for an adult would be 10 mg a day to be taken directly before bed either in tablet for or spray form. With spray form, 2 sprays equal 10 mg. If taking Ambien CR, the typical adult dosage is 12.5 mg or 6.25 mg to be taken in the capsule form right before bed.

Ambien and Other CNS Drugs
Ambien has a CNS (central nervous system) depressant effect, which is why the patient falls asleep shortly after taking the medication and should refrain from operating heavy machinery. Because of this, dosages for Ambien when mixed with other CNS drugs will need to be adjusted depending on what drug it is being mixed with. There could be potentially harmful or undesirable effects that follow the mixture of drugs because the CNS depressant effect may be enhanced.

Typically, patients using Ambien should not mix it with Fospropofol and Tapentadol. However, it is sometimes necessary. In these cases, the doctor will change the dosages. Ambien can be mixed with Bupropion, Desipramine, Ketoconazole, Rifampin, Sertraline and Venlafaxine; however, certain side effects may be increased and once again, the doctor will want to adjust dosages.

Facts About Ambien

Ambien is a prescription drug that is classified as a sedative or hypnotic. It is used as a short-term treatment for patients with insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder in which the person is unable to fall asleep.

Ambien works by affecting unbalanced chemicals in the brain that cause sleep problems. It will definitely make the patient fall asleep, so it is important to be able to devote seven to eight hours to sleep before taking the medications.

It is important to only take the dosage the doctor prescribes for as long as the doctor prescribes because Ambien is a highly dependent drug. Typically, Ambien should not be used for longer than four to five consecutive weeks. After taking Ambien for several days or weeks in a row, it is important to discontinue use properly to ensure symptoms of withdrawal do not occur. Since it is a dependent drug, it is important to keep it away from children and those with a history of drug abuse.

Ambien Addiction Help

If you or a loved one is addicted to Ambien, it is important to seek help. Ambien is a highly dependent drug. Once addicted, the effects are devastating. If you are interested in receiving information on Ambien detox or rehab, please call the toll free number at (888) 371-5716.