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Here some tips that may help you to get a better night's sleep.

The number of hours of sleep each individual needs may vary, but one thing is certain; for our physical and mental well-being, we all need a good night's sleep. An important part of getting a good night's sleep is adopting a healthy lifestyle, developing a bedtime routine, and making your sleep environment "sleep-friendly." Here are some helpful tips that might be useful if you're having difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep.

  • Tip 1. Go to sleep and wake at the same time each day.
    Keeping a regular sleep schedule, even on weekends, may help develop a sleep-wake rhythm that encourages better sleep.
  • Tip 2. Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol late in the day.
    Caffeine - contained in tea, cola, and chocolate, as well as in coffee - is a stimulant and can cause problems for people trying to fall asleep. Although many think alcohol is a sedative, it actually disrupts sleep. Nicotine is a stimulant that can keep you awake, and smokers can experience withdrawal symptoms at night.
  • Tip 3. Watch your diet.
    A heavy meal or spicy foods before bedtime can lead to nighttime discomfort, and fluids can require disruptive trips to the bathroom. A light snack, however, can prevent hunger pangs and help you sleep better.
  • Tip 4. Exercise regularly.
    Regular exercise has been shown to improve sleep. Exercising in the morning or afternoon - at least three hours before bedtime, so you won't be too "revved-up" - may help you get a deeper, more restful sleep.
  • Tip 5. Create a relaxing bedtime routine.
    Doing the same thing every night can help signal to your body that it's time to sleep. Consider reading a book, listening to music, or practicing relaxation techniques.
  • Tip 6. Create a comfortable, relaxing environment.
    Make sure your sleeping area is comfortable and your bed is large and firm enough. Use blackout blinds, a humidifier or dehumidifier, a fan, or air conditioning if necessary.
  • Tip 7. Minimize distractions.
    Use your bedroom for sleeping. It's best to avoid doing work or using your computer in your sleep environment. Also, avoid having disrupting clocks, television or bright lights into your bedroom.
  • Tip 8. Get out of bed if you're not sleeping.
    If you don't fall asleep within 15-30 minutes of trying, get up. Get back into bed when you feel sleepy.
  • Tip 9. Limit napping.
    Napping may steal hours from your regular sleep schedule. If you must take a nap, limit it to less than an hour.
  • Tip 10. Talk to your healthcare professional.
    Often we're intimidated by healthcare professionals, but they're our best source for helping us combat health-related concerns. So, discuss your sleep problems with your healthcare professional. You can find out if AMBIEN CR is right for you and how it may help put your sleep problems to rest. To get started, see some examples of questions to ask your healthcare professional.
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AMBIEN CR is indicated to help you fall asleep and/or stay asleep.

AMBIEN is indicated for short-term treatment to help you fall asleep.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

AMBIEN and AMBIEN CR are treatment options you and your doctor can consider along with lifestyle changes. When taking either of them, don’t drive or operate machinery. Plan to devote 7 to 8 hours to sleep before being active. Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with memory loss for the event, as well as abnormal behaviors such as being more outgoing or aggressive than normal, confusion, agitation, and hallucinations may occur. Don’t take it with alcohol as it may increase these behaviors. In patients with depression, worsening of depression, including risk of suicide may occur. If you experience any of these behaviors contact your doctor immediately. Allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, swelling of your tongue or throat, may occur and in rare cases may be fatal. If you have an allergic reaction while using AMBIEN or AMBIEN CR, contact your doctor immediately. Side effects of AMBIEN CR may include next-day drowsiness, dizziness and headache. There is a low occurrence of side effects associated with the short-term use of AMBIEN. The most commonly observed side effects in controlled clinical trials were drowsiness, dizziness, and diarrhea. AMBIEN is taken for 7 to 10 days –or longer as advised by your provider. AMBIEN CR can be taken as long as your doctor recommends. AMBIEN and AMBIEN CR have some risk of dependency. They are non-narcotic.

Please refer to the AMBIEN CR full prescribing information and medication guide.
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