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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Ambien CR (Zolpidem). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports primarily from April 2009 to March 2010. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (147)
Cases resulting in a serious event (138)
Cases resulting in death (10)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (18)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (39)
Cases resulting in disability (9)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (96)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Ambien CR (Zolpidem). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 67 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-03-31
Patient: 67 year old female
Reactions: Concussion, Wrist Fracture, Pain, Somnambulism, Fall, Amnesia, Open Wound
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: ALL Other Therapeutic Products
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 43 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2010-03-31
Patient: 43 year old male
Reactions: Somnambulism, Self Injurious Behaviour, Amnesia, Aggression
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: Effexor; Serotonin Antagonists
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-03-30
Patient: female
Reactions: Skin Laceration, Somnambulism, Fall, Sleep-Related Eating Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 67 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-03-29
Patient: 67 year old female
Reactions: Concussion, Upper Limb Fracture, Pain, Somnambulism, Fall, Amnesia, Open Wound
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: ALL Other Therapeutic Products
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-03-29
Patient: female
Reactions: Movement Disorder, Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Pain, Therapeutic Response Unexpected, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, OFF Label USE, Insomnia, Gallbladder Disorder, Drug Dependence
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Disorder
Ambien CR
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain Management
Ambien CR
Dosage: consumer takes 1/2 or part of of the tablet during the day
Administration route: Oral
Ambien CR
Dosage: consumer takes 1/2 or part of of the tablet during the day
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: ALL Other Therapeutic Products
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 68 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2010-03-23
Patient: 68 year old male, weighing 117.9 kg (259.4 pounds)
Reactions: Brain Compression, Head Injury, Intentional Drug Misuse, Pyrexia, Fall, Loss of Consciousness, Subdural Haematoma, Visual Midline Shift Syndrome, Pupil Fixed, Oxygen Saturation Decreased, Excoriation, Hypotension, Subcutaneous Haematoma, Skin Laceration, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, Cerebral Infarction, Miosis, Knee Deformity, Skull Fractured Base, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Somnambulism
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-10-01
Ambien
Dosage: dose text: one tablet at bedtime as neededunit dose: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-02-01
End date: 2006-01-01
Ambien
Administration route: Oral
Plavix
Dosage: unit dose: 75 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Clopidogrel
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Start date: 2006-10-01
Ecotrin
Dosage: unit dose: 375 mg
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Other drugs received by patient: Tricor; Altace; Norvasc; Toprol-XL; Viagra; Benzonatate
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 67 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-03-18
Patient: 67 year old female
Reactions: Concussion, Upper Limb Fracture, Somnambulism, Open Wound, Amnesia, Fall
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: ALL Other Therapeutic Products
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 68 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2010-03-18
Patient: 68 year old male, weighing 117.9 kg (259.4 pounds)
Reactions: Brain Compression, Head Injury, Intentional Drug Misuse, Pyrexia, Fall, Loss of Consciousness, Subdural Haematoma, Visual Midline Shift Syndrome, Pupil Fixed, Oxygen Saturation Decreased, Excoriation, Hypotension, Subcutaneous Haematoma, Skin Laceration, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, Cerebral Infarction, Miosis, Knee Deformity, Skull Fractured Base, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Somnambulism
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-10-01
Ambien
Dosage: dose text: one tablet at bedtime as neededunit dose: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-02-01
End date: 2006-01-01
Ambien
Administration route: Oral
Plavix
Dosage: unit dose: 75 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Clopidogrel
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Start date: 2006-10-01
Ecotrin
Dosage: unit dose: 375 mg
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Other drugs received by patient: Tricor; Altace; Norvasc; Toprol-XL; Viagra; Benzonatate
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 52 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2010-03-09
Patient: 52 year old female, weighing 81.7 kg (179.6 pounds)
Reactions: Back Pain, Dyspnoea, Neurogenic Bladder, Spinal Fracture, Hypoaesthesia, Fall, Haemoglobin Decreased, Paraplegia, Traumatic Lung Injury, Urinary Retention, Somnambulism, Altered State of Consciousness, Neuralgia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro; Robaxin; Diphenhydramine / Paracetamol; Ativan
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 71 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-03-09
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 99.8 kg (219.6 pounds)
Reactions: Suture Rupture, LIP Swelling, Contusion, Haemorrhage, Fall, Feeling Abnormal
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: Verapamil; Lisinopril; Propranolol Hydrochloride; Glyburide; Simvastatin; Oxybutynin
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 43 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2010-03-09
Patient: 43 year old male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)
Reactions: Liver Injury, Contusion, Sensory Loss, Hyperhidrosis, Abdominal Discomfort, Thinking Abnormal, Osteomyelitis Fungal, Orchitis, Peroneal Nerve Palsy, Intestinal Functional Disorder, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pneumothorax, Pupil Fixed, Back Pain, Joint Injury, Delirium, Irritability, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Intervertebral Disc Space Narrowing, Ventricular Tachycardia, Somnambulism, Back Injury, Intraspinal Abscess, Abasia, Fall, Weight Bearing Difficulty, Impaired Driving Ability, Overdose, Chest Pain, Oedema, Dyspnoea, Anoxic Encephalopathy, Ear Infection, Nerve Compression, Alcohol Poisoning, Dysstasia, Lung Disorder, Drowning, Sepsis, Testicular Pain, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Respiratory Arrest, Bladder Disorder, Gait Disturbance, Asthenia, Drug Dependence, Testicular Cyst, Personality Change, Pneumonia Aspiration, Osteomyelitis, Impulsive Behaviour, Treatment Noncompliance, Loss of Consciousness, Delusion, Hypoxia, Urinary Retention, Blood Pressure Abnormal, Cough, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Anxiety Disorder, Hypothermia, Pain in Extremity, Abnormal Behaviour, Major Depression, Disturbance in Attention, Nerve Injury, Soft Tissue Disorder, Drug Ineffective, Drug Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Endodontic Procedure, Fatigue, Road Traffic Accident, Intervertebral Discitis, Pneumothorax Traumatic, Hallucination, Respiratory Tract Infection Bacterial, Post Concussion Syndrome, Motor Dysfunction, Incorrect Dose Administered, Brain Contusion, Cognitive Disorder, Amnesia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Respiratory Failure, Joint Sprain, Cardiac Arrest, Sinus Tachycardia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien
Dosage: unit dose: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2004-01-01
Ambien
Administration route: Oral
Ambien CR
Dosage: unit dose: 12.5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2006-01-01
Novocain
Start date: 2006-09-21
Darvocet-N 100
Other drugs received by patient: Wellbutrin; Cymbalta; Celebrex; Valtrex; Tagamet; Ultram; Lortab; Lortab; Lortab; Flexeril; Tylenol (Caplet); Tylenol (Caplet); Pseudoephedrine HCL; Oxycontin; Ventolin; Flonase; Albuterol; Allegra
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 38 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-03-05
Patient: 38 year old female
Reactions: Contusion, Sleep Talking, Fall, Amnesia, Sleep-Related Eating Disorder, Periorbital Haematoma, Weight Increased, Burns Third Degree, Somnambulism, Feeling Abnormal
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 52 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2010-03-05
Patient: 52 year old female, weighing 69.0 kg (151.8 pounds)
Reactions: Back Pain, Dyspnoea, Neurogenic Bladder, Spinal Fracture, Fall, Paraplegia, Haemoglobin Decreased, Traumatic Lung Injury, Urinary Retention, Somnambulism, Altered State of Consciousness, Neuralgia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro; Robaxin; Diphenhydramine / Paracetamol; Ativan
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2010-03-03
Patient: female, weighing 78.4 kg (172.5 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Osteoporosis, Pain, Internal Fixation of Fracture, HIP Fracture, Cardiac Valve Disease, Reflux Oesophagitis, Catheterisation Cardiac, Atrioventricular Block, Sarcoidosis
Suspect drug(s):
Femara
Dosage: 2.5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Breast Cancer Female
Start date: 2006-07-20
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: Alprazolam; Oxycodon; Zolpidem; Diclofenac Sodium; Atorvastatin Calcium; Citalopram Hydrobromide; Simvastatin; Ropinirole; Omeprazole; Dulcolax; Lisinopril; Fentanyl-100; Aspirin; Teriparatide
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 52 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2010-03-01
Patient: 52 year old female, weighing 69.0 kg (151.8 pounds)
Reactions: Back Pain, Dyspnoea, Neurogenic Bladder, Spinal Fracture, Fall, Paraplegia, Haemoglobin Decreased, Traumatic Lung Injury, Urinary Retention, Somnambulism, Altered State of Consciousness, Neuralgia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro; Robaxin; Diphenhydramine / Paracetamol; Ativan
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-02-23
Patient: female
Reactions: HIP Fracture, Fall
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 71 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-02-22
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 99.8 kg (219.6 pounds)
Reactions: LIP Swelling, Contusion, Haemorrhage, Feeling Abnormal, Fall
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: Antihypertensives; ALL Other Therapeutic Products
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 31 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2010-02-22
Patient: 31 year old male, weighing 85.7 kg (188.6 pounds)
Reactions: Sexual Abuse, Therapeutic Response Decreased, Drug Ineffective, Somnambulism, Amnesia
Suspect drug(s):
Zolpidem Tartrate
Dosage: unit dose: mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Disorder
End date: 2004-08-01
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: Alcohol; Herbal Preparation; Restoril; Lexapro; Celexa
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 52 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2010-02-22
Patient: 52 year old female, weighing 69.0 kg (151.8 pounds)
Reactions: Back Pain, Dyspnoea, Neurogenic Bladder, Spinal Fracture, Fall, Paraplegia, Traumatic Lung Injury, Urinary Retention, Somnambulism, Altered State of Consciousness, Neuralgia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro; Robaxin; Diphenhydramine / Paracetamol
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 43 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2010-02-16
Patient: 43 year old male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)
Reactions: Personality Change, Pneumonia Aspiration, Contusion, Osteomyelitis, Hyperhidrosis, Loss of Consciousness, Delusion, Abdominal Discomfort, Osteomyelitis Fungal, Thinking Abnormal, Peroneal Nerve Palsy, Hypoxia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Intestinal Functional Disorder, Pneumothorax, Pupil Fixed, Urinary Retention, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Back Pain, Anxiety Disorder, Pain in Extremity, Hypothermia, Delirium, Joint Injury, Irritability, Intervertebral Disc Space Narrowing, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Ventricular Tachycardia, Disturbance in Attention, Somnambulism, Drug Ineffective, Abasia, Fall, Drug Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Impaired Driving Ability, Fatigue, Road Traffic Accident, Chest Pain, Oedema, Hallucination, Dyspnoea, Post Concussion Syndrome, Anoxic Encephalopathy, Brain Contusion, Cognitive Disorder, Amnesia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Lung Disorder, Respiratory Failure, Drowning, Sepsis, Testicular Pain, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Respiratory Arrest, Bladder Disorder, Gait Disturbance, Asthenia, Cardiac Arrest, Sinus Tachycardia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien
Dosage: unit dose: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2004-01-01
Ambien
Administration route: Oral
Ambien CR
Dosage: unit dose: 12.5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2006-01-01
Novocain
Start date: 2006-09-21
Darvocet-N 100
Other drugs received by patient: Wellbutrin; Cymbalta; Celebrex; Valtrex; Tagamet; Ultram; Lortab; Lortab; Lortab; Flexeril; Tylenol (Caplet); Tylenol (Caplet); Pseudoephedrine; Oxycontin; Ventolin; Flonase; Albuterol; Allegra
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 67 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-02-09
Patient: 67 year old male
Reactions: Therapeutic Response Decreased, Insomnia, Drug Interaction, Somnolence
Suspect drug(s):
Paxil
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 1989-01-01
Ambien CR
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2007-01-01
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 43 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2010-02-04
Patient: 43 year old male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)
Reactions: Personality Change, Contusion, Pneumonia Aspiration, Osteomyelitis, Hyperhidrosis, Loss of Consciousness, Delusion, Abdominal Discomfort, Thinking Abnormal, Peroneal Nerve Palsy, Pneumothorax, Hypoxia, Intestinal Functional Disorder, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pupil Fixed, Urinary Retention, Back Pain, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Anxiety Disorder, Pain in Extremity, Hypothermia, Delirium, Joint Injury, Irritability, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Intervertebral Disc Space Narrowing, Ventricular Tachycardia, Disturbance in Attention, Somnambulism, Abasia, Fall, Drug Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Impaired Driving Ability, Road Traffic Accident, Chest Pain, Oedema, Hallucination, Dyspnoea, Anoxic Encephalopathy, Post Concussion Syndrome, Brain Contusion, Cognitive Disorder, Amnesia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Lung Disorder, Drowning, Respiratory Failure, Sepsis, Respiratory Arrest, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Bladder Disorder, Gait Disturbance, Sinus Tachycardia, Asthenia, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien
Dosage: unit dose: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2004-01-01
Ambien
Administration route: Oral
Ambien CR
Dosage: unit dose: 12.5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2006-01-01
Novocain
Start date: 2006-09-21
Darvocet-N 100
Other drugs received by patient: Wellbutrin; Cymbalta; Celebrex; Valtrex; Tagamet; Ultram; Lortab; Lortab; Lortab; Flexeril; Tylenol (Caplet); Tylenol (Caplet); Pseudoephedrine; Oxycontin; Ventolin; Flonase; Albuterol; Allegra
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 41 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2010-01-27
Patient: 41 year old female, weighing 63.0 kg (138.6 pounds)
Reactions: Anger, Somnambulism, Hallucination, Delusion, Loss of Consciousness
Suspect drug(s):
Abilify
Dosage: decreased to 15mg(qd)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Start date: 2009-10-01
Abilify
Dosage: decreased to 15mg(qd)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2009-10-01
Ambien CR
Other drugs received by patient: Lithium; Xanax; Tylenol PM; Ambien; Multi-Vitamins; Black Cohosh; Adderall 10
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2010-01-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Weight Increased, Impaired Driving Ability, Road Traffic Accident, Sleep-Related Eating Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Possible Ambien CR side effects / adverse reactions in 56 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2010-01-19
Patient: 56 year old female, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)
Reactions: Contusion, Somnambulism, Fall, Amnesia, Hallucination, Eating Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
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