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Bouts Of Dizziness. Taking Ambian To Help Sleep. Any Ideas ?
I have noticed that in the last several weeks if I stand up suddenly I have a little bout of dizzyness that lasts 5 or 6 seconds. It is also hapens out of the clear blue when I am doing something (nothing really stressful) I am 63, good health 5 10 140lbs. I do take 5mg of ambian to help sleep through the night. That s the only medication I take. Seems to be happening more often
Mon, 14 Oct 2013
Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative, also called a hypnotic.It is used to treat insomnia. Some of the common side effects include Clumsiness or unsteadiness ,confusion, mental depression;
Rarely -Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, falling, fast heartbeat etc.
If this is troublesome I suggest you to consult your doctor because it might require change of medication or dose titration.
Rarely -Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, falling, fast heartbeat etc.
If this is troublesome I suggest you to consult your doctor because it might require change of medication or dose titration.
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