ADDICTION
Ambien and Ambien CR both contain zolpidem but release it differently. Compare sleep onset, sleep maintenance, dosing, half-life, next-day impairment and dependence.
ADDICTION
FDA requires a boxed warning because Ambien can cause sleepwalking, sleep-driving and other activities while not fully awake, sometimes with serious injury or death. Learn what to do after an event.
DETOX
Ambien and other Z-drugs can cause sedative dependence and withdrawal. Learn rebound insomnia, polysedative risk, outpatient vs inpatient care and why abrupt discontinuation is not right for every patient.