Zolpidem - Oral, Ambien
zolpidem - oral, Ambien GENERIC NAME: ZOLPIDEM - ORAL (ZOHL-pee-dem) BRAND NAME(S): Ambien USES: Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.This medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking zolpidem and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach as directed by your doctor, usually once a night. Since zolpidem works quickly, take it right before you get into bed. Do not take it with or after a meal because it will not work as quickly.Do not take a dose of this drug unless you have time for a full night's sleep of at least 7 to 8 hours. If you have to wake up before that, you may have some memory loss and may have trouble safely doing any activity that requires alertness, such as driving or operating machinery. (See also Precautions section.)Dosage is based on your gender, age, medical condition, other medications you may be taking, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose, take it more often, or use it for longer than prescribed. Do not take more than 10 milligrams a day. Women are usually prescribed a lower dose because the drug is removed from the body more slowly than in men. Older adults are usually prescribed a lower dose to decrease the risk of side effects.This medication may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if it has been used regularly for a l Continue reading >>
Sleep And Blood Sugar
Well, this is interesting: I have had a lot of trouble with sleep the past few months. I have a sleep disorder, common to those of us with ADHD, called Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome. What this means is that my body messes up night versus day, and my cortisol -- stress hormone -- levels start rising at bed time, instead of falling, telling my body that it's morning, and time to wake up. Sometimes it's pretty well controlled, other times I have trouble sleeping for weeks, even months, on end. I had a lot of trouble sleeping in the second half of the summer. At the same time, I also was running high morning blood glucose, despite medication and keeping my carb intake very low. My doctor says that my high morning blood sugar isn't from diet, it's comorbid, as we say, to my sleep disorder. The same high cortisol levels that keep me from sleeping also signal my liver to crank out glucose. I don't run high blood sugar during the day. The past few nights I have combined my usual sleep medication -- currently Lunesta -- with melatonin, and it has worked beautifully. I have slept long and well. And in the mornings, after I had a good night's sleep, my blood sugar was stone normal. This is not scientific proof of anything, but it is very hard for me not to conclude that my sleeping well and running normal fasting blood sugar are related. I think it's likely not so much that getting enough sleep lowers my BG, but rather that the melatonin is reducing my cortisol, both improving my sleep and preventing the runaway gluconeogenesis. I will, of course, continue taking the melatonin along with my Lunesta.* I will also, naturally, keep testing my fasting blood sugar when I get up. If this pattern vanishes, I will report back. But right now, I am very hopeful and very pleased. Not to menti Continue reading >>
Common Side Effects Of Ambien (zolpidem Tartrate) Drug Center - Rxlist
Zolpidem may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking zolpidem and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: depression, anxiety, aggression, agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts, hallucinations, memory problems, changes in personality, risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger, or thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself. Stop using zolpidem and call your doctor at once if you have: chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, feeling short of breath; daytime drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, feeling "drugged" or light-headed; stuffy nose, dry mouth, nose or throat irritation; nausea, constipation, diarrhea, upset stomach; or This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Ambien (Zolpidem Tartrate) The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: CNS-depressant effects and next-day impairment [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ] Serious anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ] Abnormal thinking and behavior changes, and complex behaviors [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ] Withdrawal effects [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ] Associated With Discontinuation Of Treatment Approximately 4% of 1,701 patients who receivedzolpidem at all doses (1.25 to 90 mg) in U.S. premarketing clinical trials discontinued treatment becauseof an adverse reaction. Reactions most commonly associated with discontinuation from U.S. trials wereda Continue reading >>
Sleeping Aids And Diabetes
People with diabetes certainly aren't immune to issues with insomnia or other sleeping problems that occur with age, jet lag or seasonal affective disorder. When that happens, sometimes counting sheep just doesn't cut it. But there has been concern discussed recently in the D-OC about using sleep aids with diabetes. A thread on TuDiabetes starts off with the notion that "any kind of sleep aid is taboo for an insulin-dependent diabetic." So we decided to put on our Mythbusters hat and investigate whether this claim is true or false... Although there aren't any recommended sleep aids specifically for people with diabetes, Kelley Champ Crumpler, a diabetes nurse educator and the wife of an endocrinologist, primarily recommends melatonin to treat sleeping problems. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in your system that helps to control your sleep and wake cycles. Unlike insulin, melatonin is a hormone that is synthetically made and can be ingested, so a natural supplement is available over-the-counter (usually found in the vitamin section of your grocery store). "We have them start with a small, 1 mg tablet before bed, and can taper up as needed," Kelley says. "Melatonin won't render you useless like other sleep aid/hypnotics will. It's even safe for children to use." If that doesn't work, Kelley says that using an antihistamine that contains either diphenhydramine (found in Benadryl or nighttime pain relievers like Tylenol PM or Advil PM) or doxyalimine (found in the over-the-counter sleep-aid tablets Unisom). Anecdotal evidence on some of the diabetes forums shows that melatonin and antihistamines are the most popular way of treating insomnia. These meds are also "light" enough that they won't knock you out so much that you won't wake up naturally in an emergency Continue reading >>
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Zolpidem Dose For Women Lowered, Diabetes Drug Approved
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Sleeplessness Increases Insulin Resistance
Sleeplessness increases insulin resistance Last week, when I wrote about the dangers of sleeping pills , I touched very briefly on some of the major health problems caused by sleep deprivation. Research has not only linked it with greater risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and obesity but also with blood sugar issues ranging from insulin resistance to diabetes. Why does lack of sleep cause people to gain weight and develop blood sugar problems? Interesting research published last month has shed some light on the connection. It turns out that not getting enough sleep raises the amount of free fatty acids (FFAs) in the body. FFAs are fats that have been broken down, taken out of your fat cells, bound to protein, and then transported through the bloodstream. Abnormally high blood levels of FFAs can boost the chances of developing various other health concerns, including obesity, endothelial dysfunction (which ups the risk of cardiovascular disease), insulin resistance, and diabetes. Certain hormones, such as epinephrine, glucagon, and norepinephrine, also release FFAs into the blood. If your body produces excessive levels of these hormones, elevated FFA levels often follow. In this study, researchers wanted to learn out how sleep restriction affected hormones and FFAs. They followed 19 men, allowing them to sleep for either 8 or 4 hours for four consecutive nights. Blood tests revealed that those who slept less experienced a surge in FFAs overnight and in the early morning hours. They believe this was the result of prolonged hormone secretion at night and higher norepinephrine levels in the morning. The researchers also noted that the sleep-deprived men had lower insulin sensitivity . This means their bodies required more insulin to stabilize blood glucose. As this s Continue reading >>
Melatonin
A hormone secreted by the pineal gland that may help regulate a person’s circadian (approximately 24-hour) rhythm, including the sleep-wake cycle. Darkness stimulates the production and release of melatonin, and light suppresses its activity. The normal circadian melatonin cycle can be disrupted by any number of factors, including too much light at night, too little light during the daytime, rapid travel across time zones, and shift work. Melatonin also appears to regulate other cycles, including the menstrual cycle in women. It appears to influence when menstruation begins, the frequency and duration of the menstrual cycle, and when menopause occurs. Synthetic melatonin supplements have been used for sleep disorders and a number of other medical conditions. The condition for which melatonin use has the most scientific support is jet lag. Several randomized, controlled human trials have suggested that taking melatonin orally the day of travel (close to the preferred bedtime at the destination) and continued for several days, can reduce some of the symptoms of jet lag. Specifically, melatonin use appears to reduce the number of days needed to establish a normal sleep pattern, decreases the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, improves alertness, and reduces daytime fatigue. There is also relatively good scientific evidence that melatonin can improve delayed sleep-phase syndrome (in which the individual goes to bed very late and wakes up very late), sleep disturbances in children with neuropsychiatric disorders, and insomnia in the elderly, and can enhance sleep in healthy individuals. One study published in the journal Sleep showed that taking melatonin 30 minutes before bedtime improved sleep efficiency (total sleep time divided by the scheduled time in bed) in exp Continue reading >>
Can Ambien Cause Hypoglycemia?
Dr gave me a Rx for Ambien pills to make me sleep when I ... "Hi GFs! I'm here briefly. My holiday meals were great, fattening but great. I have been sicker than a dog for the last 3 weeks, seems my need for meds to control diabetes has changed for the better, I think. So now I've quit the pills and my blood sugar goes very low, and then it goes high after meals. It's one extreme to the other, in the same day, very tiring. It should settle down pretty soon I hope, and so should I. Hah! I need to use dietary control, but that's weird to read more... do. Sorry to whine, but it's a minor crisis for me until everything gets evened out. TG only 1 more holiday to go next Thrus. And then it whould be easier for me diet-wise. Ruth, best wishes for a great WI. Skinny vibes to you. Beth, hope mount wahsmore isn't too arduous this wknd. I slept 10.5 hrs last night and feel almost human again. Dr gave me a Rx for Ambien pills to make me sleep when I can't do it on my own. Hope they work w/out side effects. I will try for another long sleep tonight. I take lots of meds (lexapro, neurontin, desipramine, I keep forgetting to ask pdoc abt this, so I thought I'd see if anyone has any ideas. I take lots of meds (lexapro, neurontin, desipramine, dexedrine, lithium, and ambien) to control anxiety and depression. I'm actually not interested in messing with them in the near future b/c it has been so hard to find something that works. But this situation puzzles me. I have lots of the usual s/e's like dry mouth, sweating, etc. However, sometimes I get really warm and start sweating a lot and my hands get very read more... cold. I feel sort of clammy I guess. This has usually happened when I am out shopping or something. Moving around a lot. It isn't like a social anxiety type thing, it's just Continue reading >>
Zolpidem Tartrate Blood Glucose Increased Reports - Druginformer
zolpidem tartrate related blood glucose increased ambien cr related blood glucose increased intermezzo related blood glucose increased zolpidem tartrate extended release related blood glucose increased zolpidem tatrate related blood glucose increased * Warning: The facts and figures contained in these reports are accurate to the best of our capability; however, our metrics are only meant to augment your medical knowledge, and should never be used as the sole basis for selecting a new medication. As with any medical decision, be sure to work with your doctor to ensure the best choices are made for your condition. * About FAERS: The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) is used by FDA for activities such as looking for new safety concerns that might be related to a marketed product, evaluating a manufacturer's compliance to reporting regulations and responding to outside requests for information. Reporting of adverse events is a voluntary process, and not every report is sent to FDA and entered into FAERS. The FAERS database may contain duplicate reports, the report quality is variable, and many factors may influence reporting (e.g., media attention, length of time a drug is marketed, market share). For these reasons, FAERS case reports cannot be used to calculate incidence or estimates of risk for a particular product or compare risks between products. Continue reading >>
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390 Drugs That Can Affect Blood Glucose Levels
Knowing the drugs that can affect blood glucose levels is essential in properly caring for your diabetes patients. Some medicines raise blood sugar in patients while others might lower their levels. However, not all drugs affect patients the same way. 390 Drugs that Can Affect Blood Glucose Levels is also available for purchase in ebook format. 390 Drugs that can affect blood glucose Level Table of Contents: Drugs that May Cause Hyper- or Hypoglycemia Drugs That May Cause Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) (GENERIC NAME | BRAND NAME) Abacavir | (Ziagen®) Abacavir + lamivudine,zidovudine | (Trizivir®) Abacavir + dolutegravir + lamivudine | (Triumeq®) Abiraterone | (Zytiga®) Acetazolamide | (Diamox®) Acitretin | (Soriatane®) Aletinib | (Alecensa®) Albuterol | (Ventolin®, Proventil®) Albuterol + ipratropium | (Combivent®) Aliskiren + amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide | (Amturnide®) Aliskiren + amlodipine | (Tekamlo®) Ammonium chloride Amphotericin B | (Amphocin®, Fungizone®) Amphotericin B lipid formulations IV | (Abelcet®) Amprenavir | (Agenerase®) Anidulafungin | (Eraxis®) Aripiprazole | (Abilify®) Arsenic trioxide | (Trisenox®) Asparaginase | (Elspar®, Erwinaze®) Atazanavir | (Reyataz ®) Atazanavir + cobistat | (Evotaz®) Atenolol + chlorthalidone | (Tenoretic®) Atorvastatin | (Lipitor®) Atovaquone | (Mepron®) Baclofen | (Lioresal®) Belatacept | (Nulojix®) Benazepril + hydrochlorothiazide | (Lotension®) Drugs That May Cause Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) – Continued (GENERIC NAME | BRAND NAME) Betamethasone topical | (Alphatrex®, Betatrex®, Beta-Val®, Diprolene®, Diprolene® AF, Diprolene® Lotion, Luxiq®, Maxivate®) Betamethasone +clotrimazole | (Lotrisone® topical) Betaxolol Betoptic® eyedrops, | (Kerlone® oral) Bexarotene | (Targ Continue reading >>
Will You Have Low Blood Sugar With Ambien - From Fda Reports - Ehealthme
A study for a 55 year old man who takes Bicor, Lipitor, Ramipril NOTE: The study is based on active ingredients and brand name. Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are NOT considered. WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health. DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only, and has not been supported by scientific studies or clinical trials unless otherwise stated. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk. You may report adverse side effects to the FDA at or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088). If you use this eHealthMe study on publication, please acknowledge it with a citation: study title, URL, accessed date. Continue reading >>
A Type 1 Diabetic’s Guide To Battling Jet Lag
Jet lag is — in most cases when traveling long distances — unavoidable. The effects of drastic time zone changes can often ruin a trip if you aren’t prepared. Having Type 1 diabetes makes jet lag even trickier, factoring in the body’s unpredictable responses to being thrown off routines related to food and eating. Here are some important things to know, as well as some tips and hacks for showing jet lag who’s boss while gallivanting around the globe! Plan ahead When shifting time zones, keep in mind that your body’s clock takes approximately one day per time zone to catch up to it. Start preparing your body to the new time zone’s sleep schedule a few days ahead of time, adjusting your bedtime an hour or two earlier or later (depending on where you’re going) each night. *Exception: If you are just going on a short one or two day trip, try to stay close to your normal schedule! Sleep on the plane If possible, get as much sleep as you can on overnight flights. Some sleep aids such as Ambien and Sonata are recommended by sleep specialists, but these medications should be used with caution, especially for Type 1 diabetics. Always be alert enough to monitor your blood sugar levels if necessary. If the sun is out, don’t stay in! Sunlight is our system’s natural cue to stay awake. If your flight lands early in the morning, expose yourself to as much light as possible as soon as you arrive. When it is time to sleep, embrace that darkness! Turn off televisions, computers, and other devices – as any sort of light will make you more alert. And remember — avoid napping! Your body clock will get thrown off if you take daytime naps when you first arrive. Eat right Your body is more vulnerable when traveling. The things that upset it at home can become more exag Continue reading >>
11 Everyday Things That Spike Blood Sugar
Thinkstock 11 Everyday Things That Spike Blood Sugar If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, your doctor has probably told you time and time again that maintaining control over your blood sugar is essential. “Controlling blood sugar is important for two main reasons,” says Lynn Grieger, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator in Prescott, Arizona. “On a day-to-day basis, people just feel better when their blood sugar stays in a healthy range. Over the long term, it’s the best thing you can do to prevent complications of diabetes from occurring.” Diabetes complications include nerve damage, kidney disease, skin conditions, eye damage, high blood pressure, stroke, and more, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). One of the main contributors to high blood sugar is a diet too rich in carbohydrates, which once digested turn into sugar (glucose). Certain high-carb foods (for example white bread, white-flour pasta, sugary drinks, and french fries) can send your blood sugar levels soaring. “Many people with diabetes also get into trouble with processed foods, which have added sugars they may not know about,” adds Gregory Dodell, MD, an endocrinologist in New York City. The good news is that by sticking to a diabetes-friendly diet, incorporating physical activity into your day, taking medications (if recommended by your doctor), and regularly measuring your blood sugar levels, you can gain better control over type 2 diabetes. There are some triggers of high blood sugar, however, that are out of your control and can even sneak up on you. If you have the flu, for example, or if you're menstruating, you may experience a sudden rise in blood sugar. Because of such triggers, it can be difficult to keep blood sugar under control even when y Continue reading >>
Premier Infosource | Nationwide Drug Testing & Employment Screening | Ambien
Ambien is a Schedule IV controlled substance available in 5- and 10-mg tablets. A Schedule IV drug has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in Schedule III. A Schedule IV drug has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Also, a Schedule IV drug may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or other substances in Schedule III. Patients who abuse prescription sleep aids such as Ambien may form an addiction. Individuals with a history of drug addiction or substance abuse are at increased risk for habituation and Ambien addiction. Therefore, they should be under careful surveillance when taking any hypnotic such as Ambien. Ambien addiction is often difficult for friends and family to recognize. Contrary to popular belief, one need not abuse drugs daily to have a problem with addiction; the pattern of abuse may be occasional or habitual. The abuse is usually an intensely private affair between the abuser and a bottle of pills. And, the pilltaker is not subject to the social stigma associated with the shadowy world of street drug dealing. Ambien with the generic name of Zolpidem belongs to a class of medicines that effects the central nervous system, called sedative hypnotics. Ambien is closely related to a family of drugs called benzodiazepines. These drugs cause sedation, muscle relaxation, act as anti-convulsants (anti-seizure), and have anti-anxiety properties. Ambien has selectivity in that it has little of the muscle relaxant or anti-seizure effect and more of the sedative effect. Therefore, it is used as a medication for sleep. Addiction to Ambien can occur with regular use for an extended amount of time. Once discontinued, Ambien Withdrawal symptoms may arise. This Continue reading >>
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Does Ambien Increase Blood Sugar Levels
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