Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Ambien as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Ambien use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, unusual dreams, daytime sleepiness, hallucinations, and light-headedness. Individuals taking Ambien can also present compromised memory, reduced alertness, and forgetfulness. Individuals taking Ambien can develop anterograde amnesia, which is a compromised ability to form new memories after the intake of medication. Ambien use, especially in individuals with history of anxiety and bipolar [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Ambien as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Ambien use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Ambien, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Ambien as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your physician. Ambien is usually prescribed for a short-term. Taking Ambien for a prolonged course of time can result in progressive blunting of the therapeutic response with the medication. Notify your physician regarding diminishing therapeutic response with Ambien, if any. Take the Ambien dose for [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Ambien as follows: Neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord are chemical messengers that help the nerve cells to communicate with each other. Excitatory neurotransmitters help in stimulating the brain and spinal cord nerve cells, by promoting the impulses to spread from one cell to the other. Increased promotion of nerve impulses among nerve cells can contribute to increased activity, alertness, reduced rest and [...]