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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. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

12 patients in the community are taking or have taken Ambien CR.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Insomnia 9 75%
Other 1 8%
General health 1 8%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Ambien CR.

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All (Show Top 10)

  0 mg day 0 mg none 0.5 mg day 5 mg day 10 mg day 10 day 12 mg day 12.5 mg day 12.5 day 13.5 day 15 mg day 19 mg day 20 mg day 22.5 mg day 50 mg day
  3 Number of Patients: 3 11 Number of Patients: 11 2 Number of Patients: 2 9 Number of Patients: 9 19 Number of Patients: 19 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Ambien CR or how long patients were taking Ambien CR before stopping.

Currently taking Ambien CR

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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0
0
3
3
2

Stopped taking Ambien CR

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
1
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Ambien CR (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 1 50% Doctor's advice: 50%
Other 1 50% Other: 50%


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