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Ambien CR (zolpidem) Treatment Report
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Generic Name: Zolpidem
What is Ambien CR?
Ambien CR™ is a brand name for the extended release form of zolpidem, a sedative-hypnotic used to treat insomnia. It belongs to a class of medications called, which work by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. It is used off-label in the treatment of restless leg syndrome.
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Reasons Taken
116 patients in the community are taking or have taken Ambien CR.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 45 | 38% |
| Insomnia | 37 | 31% |
| chronic insomnia | 7 | 6% |
| Anxiety | 3 | 2% |
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 2 | 1% |
| General health | 2 | 1% |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 2 | 1% |
| Sleeplessness | 1 | <1% |
| Headaches | 1 | <1% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | <1% |
| Don't know | 1 | <1% |
| Difficulty sleeping through night | 1 | <1% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | <1% |
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Ambien CR or how long patients were taking Ambien CR before stopping.
Currently taking Ambien CR
Stopped taking Ambien CR
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 15 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 42% | 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 42% | 19 |
| Slight | 13% | 6 |
| None | 2% | 1 |
Insomnia
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 5% | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 20% | 16 |
| Mild | 32% | 25 |
| None | 43% | 34 |
Top reported side-effects include: walking around/eating w/ very little memory of the event, Amnesia, unable to sleep for more than 4 hours/night
Summary results are based on 15 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 15)
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- Vikings23
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: moderate
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: moderate
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by Vikings23
Sep 24, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Insomnia
- See full evaluation
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- mamamia
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: moderate
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
- See profile
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by mamamia
Oct 11, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Insomnia
- See full evaluation
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