* Maximum benefit is $240 off, up to $20 off each prescription (up to 12 prescriptions),
depending on your out-of-pocket costs. Not valid for patients participating in Medicare,
Medicaid, government (public insurance) programs, or any private payor in the state
of Massachusetts and where prohibited by law.
AMBIEN CR is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties
with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In elderly or debilitated patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency, the
recommended dose is 6.25 mg and patients should be closely monitored. Due to its
rapid onset of action, patients should take AMBIEN CR right before going to bed
and when ready for sleep. Patients should not take AMBIEN CR unless they are prepared
to get a full night’s sleep (7 to 8 hours) to avoid residual effects. Until they
know how it will affect their physical or mental performance upon awakening, patients
should not drive or operate hazardous machinery after taking AMBIEN CR or any other
sleep medication. Complex behaviors such as somnambulism, including driving or eating
while not fully awake, with amnesia for the event, as well as abnormal behaviors
such as being more outgoing or aggressive than normal, confusion, agitation, and
hallucinations may occur. AMBIEN CR should not be taken with alcohol as it may increase
these abnormal behaviors. Discontinuation of AMBIEN CR should be strongly considered
for patients reporting such complex behaviors. Angioedema may occur in patients
taking AMBIEN CR and in rare cases may be fatal. Patients who develop angioedema
should not be rechallenged. In primarily depressed patients, worsening of depression,
including risk of suicidal thoughts or actions, including completed suicides, have
been reported. The most commonly observed adverse effects in controlled clinical
trials were headache, somnolence, and dizziness. Because individuals with a history
of addiction or substance abuse are at increased risk of habituation and dependence,
they should be under careful surveillance when receiving AMBIEN CR or any other
hypnotic. AMBIEN CR is a Schedule IV controlled substance.
Please refer to the full prescribing information.