Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ambien as follows: When taken together, Ambien can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. Some medications, such as, oral contraceptives, antibiotics, anti-GERD agents like omeprazole, inhibit the enzyme systems needed for the metabolism of Ambien. Concurrent administration of these medications with Ambien can prolong the duration of Ambien action, secondary to inhibition of Ambien metabolism, and result in toxicity. Avoid taking Ambien [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ambien as follows: Do not take Ambien on full stomach, immediately after a meal. The presence of food in the stomach reduces the absorption of Ambien and thereby, delays the onset of action, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of Ambien intake. While you are taking Ambien, plan to stay in bed for a full night sleep of 8 hours. Avoid having Ambien dose, if you are planning to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ambien as follows: Ambien intake causes depression of the central nervous system and results in reduced alertness, dizziness, and sleep. Do not take Ambien along with any other products or medications that also carry a risk for depression of the central nervous system, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as they can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by Ambien. A number [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ambien as follows: Do not take Ambien, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of Ambien or any other medications belonging to the sedatives group, such as, midazolam, triazolam, and flurazepam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Ambien. Ambien is extensively metabolized in the liver and the inactive metabolites are [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Ambien as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Ambien use can result in slurred speech, motor incoordination, and compromised balance with consequent increased fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with Ambien use, can add to the motor incoordination, thus enhancing the fall risk significantly. Tolerance Individuals develop tolerance and can experience diminished therapeutic response to the dose of Ambien, after continued use beyond 2 weeks. Report to your physician [...]