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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 from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (81)
Cases resulting in a serious event (71)
Cases resulting in death (3)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (6)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (19)
Cases resulting in disability (3)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (42)
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.
Adverse event in male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-31
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Impaired Driving Ability, Road Traffic Accident, Intentional Overdose, Coordination Abnormal, Gait Disturbance, Feeling Abnormal
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Other drugs received by patient: Flomax; Avodart; Effexor; Toprol-XL; Benicar; Ambien CR
Adverse event in 58 year old male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-31
Patient: 58 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Confusional State, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Amnesia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Dosage: 12.5 mg po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety Disorder
Ambien CR
Dosage: 12.5 mg po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Mental Status Changes
Amitriptyline HCL
Dosage: 50 mg po
Administration route: Oral
Adverse event in 43 year old male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: 43 year old male, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Initial Insomnia, Middle Insomnia, Drug Ineffective, Insomnia, Hangover, Rebound Effect
Suspect drug(s):
Rozerem
Dosage: 8 mg, qhs, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2005-01-01
Rozerem
Dosage: 8 mg, qhs, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-10-15
Ambien
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2005-01-01
End date: 2006-01-01
Ambien CR
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2006-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Lunesta
Adverse event in male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: male, weighing 108.9 kg (239.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Impaired Driving Ability, Drug Ineffective, Dreamy State, Somnambulism, Amnesia, Sleep Apnoea Syndrome, Eating Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2000-04-01
End date: 2000-04-01
Ambien
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2000-04-01
End date: 2000-04-01
Ambien CR
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Apnoea Syndrome
Start date: 2001-06-01
End date: 2001-06-01
Other drugs received by patient: Zocor; Wellbutrin XL; Nifedipine; Lunesta; Sonata; Paxil
Adverse event in female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Psychotic Disorder, Dyskinesia, Cranial Nerve Disorder, Breakthrough Pain, Facial Pain, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pain in JAW
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Prednisone TAB
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
End date: 2007-09-01
Rebif
Dosage: 44 mcg, 3 in 1 week
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2002-06-03
Wellbutrin
Indication: Depression
End date: 2007-09-01
Fentanyl Transdermal System
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Neuralgia
Start date: 2007-06-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Ambien CR
Indication: Sleep Disorder
Start date: 2007-06-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Other drugs received by patient: Advair Diskus 100 / 50; Proventil; Spiriva; Restoril; Cartia XT; Toprol-XL; Coumadin
Adverse event in 55 year old female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24
Patient: 55 year old female, weighing 46.7 kg (102.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Panic Disorder
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Adverse event in female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-24
Patient: female, weighing 72.6 kg (159.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Impaired Driving Ability, Road Traffic Accident, Abnormal Behaviour, Somnambulism, Amnesia
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Disorder
Start date: 2006-06-01
Ambien CR
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-07-01
Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl; Protonix; Zyprexa; Zyprexa; Lithium; Parnate; Geodon; Dicyclomine; Estradiol; Premarin; Temazepam
Adverse event in female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Atelectasis, Vomiting, Nausea, Drug Interaction, Respiratory Depression, Acidosis, Amnesia, Hypokalaemia, Diplopia, Hypoxia, Vertigo, Bradycardia, Altered State of Consciousness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Roxicet
Dosage: 325/5 mg - 2 tab every 6 hours
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2007-06-01
Skelaxin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2007-06-01
Lyrica
Dosage: unk
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2007-06-01
Abilify
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Tylenol W / Codeine
Dosage: 1 tab four times a day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2007-06-01
Temazepam
Dosage: unk
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2007-06-01
Rozerem
Dosage: unk
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2007-06-01
Trazodone HCL
Dosage: 2 tab hs
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Disorder
End date: 2007-06-11
Lamictal
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl; Protonix; Provigil; Lipitor; Lithium
Adverse event in female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Psychotic Disorder, Dyskinesia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Neuralgia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
End date: 2007-09-01
Prednisone
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
End date: 2007-09-01
Ambien CR
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Disorder
Start date: 2007-06-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Fentanyl Transdermal System
Dosage: unk
Indication: Neuralgia
Start date: 2007-06-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Rebif
Dosage: 44 mcg x 3/week
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2002-06-03
Other drugs received by patient: Coumadin; Proventil; Advair Diskus 100 / 50; Restoril; Toprol-XL; Cartia XT; Spiriva
Adverse event in 56 year old female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-18
Patient: 56 year old female, weighing 75.3 kg (165.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Impaired Driving Ability, Somnambulism, Amnesia
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; Promethazine; Heart Medication; Pseudoephedrine HCL; Motrin; Motrin; Nexium; Lisinopril
Adverse event in 54 year old female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-16
Patient: 54 year old female, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Drug Hypersensitivity, Headache, Swollen Tongue, Ill-Defined Disorder, Pharyngeal Oedema, Hallucinations, Mixed, Insomnia, Thyroid Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Rozerem
Dosage: 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-09-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Rozerem
Dosage: 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-08-01
Rozerem
Dosage: 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-09-01
Ambien CR
Dosage: qhs, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Imitrex
Dosage: 50 mg, as required, per oral; 50 mg, as required, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2003-01-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Imitrex
Dosage: 50 mg, as required, per oral; 50 mg, as required, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2007-09-01
Unknown Sleep Medication (All Other Therapeutic Products)
Indication: Sleep Disorder Therapy
Start date: 2007-08-01
End date: 2007-08-01
Other drugs received by patient: Vicodin; Flexeril; Unknown Anti-Inflammatory (All Other Therapeutic Products); Unknown Anti-Depressant (Antidepressants)
Adverse event in 70 year old male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-15
Patient: 70 year old male, weighing 88.5 kg (194.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Flatulence, Abdominal Distension, Abdominal Pain Upper
Suspect drug(s):
Lunesta
Dosage: 3 mg; hs; oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-09-11
End date: 2007-09-12
Ambien CR
Dosage: 12.5 mg; hs; oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-08-01
End date: 2007-09-10
Other drugs received by patient: Omeprazole Sodium; Tamsulosin HCL; Atorvastatin Calcium; Amlodipine
Adverse event in female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-11
Patient: female, weighing 108.9 kg (239.5 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Malaise, Drug Ineffective, Depression, Suicidal Ideation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Indication: Sleep Disorder
Start date: 2006-07-31
End date: 2006-08-31
Ambien CR
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2006-07-31
End date: 2006-08-31
Other drugs received by patient: Clariden D
Adverse event in 54 year old female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-09
Patient: 54 year old female, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Drug Hypersensitivity, Headache, Swollen Tongue, Ill-Defined Disorder, Pharyngeal Oedema, Hallucinations, Mixed, Insomnia, Thyroid Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Rozerem
Dosage: 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-09-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Rozerem
Dosage: 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-08-01
Rozerem
Dosage: 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral; 8 mg, qhs, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-09-01
Ambien CR
Dosage: qhs, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Imitrex
Dosage: 50 mg, as required, per oral; 50 mg, as required, oral; 50 mg, as required, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2003-01-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Imitrex
Dosage: 50 mg, as required, per oral; 50 mg, as required, oral; 50 mg, as required, per oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2007-09-01
Unknown Sleep Medication (All Other Therapeutic Products)
Indication: Sleep Disorder Therapy
Start date: 2007-08-01
End date: 2007-08-01
Other drugs received by patient: Vicodin; Flexeril; Unknown Anti-Inflammatory (All Other Therapeutic Products); Unknown Anti-Depressant (Antidepressants)
Adverse event in 30 year old male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-05
Patient: 30 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Paranoia, GUN Shot Wound
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Alcohol
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Ambien CR
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2006-02-22
Adverse event in male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-04
Patient: male, weighing 86.2 kg (189.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Hypoglycaemia
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Other drugs received by patient: Antidepressant; Actos; Metformin HCL; Diabetes Medication
Adverse event in 64 year old female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-04
Patient: 64 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cranial Nerve Disorder, Dyskinesia, Shared Psychotic Disorder, Breakthrough Pain, Facial Pain, Obstructive Chronic Bronchitis With Acute Exacerbation, Pain in JAW
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Rebif
Dosage: 44 mcg, 3 in 1 weeks, subcutaneous
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2002-06-03
Prednisone
End date: 2007-09-01
Wellbutrin
End date: 2007-09-01
Fentanyl
Start date: 2007-06-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Ambien CR
Start date: 2007-06-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Proventil
Other drugs received by patient: Advair (Seretide); Spiriva; Restoril; Aspirin; Toprol-XL; Coumadin
Adverse event in female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-03
Patient: female, weighing 72.6 kg (159.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Impaired Driving Ability, Road Traffic Accident, Somnambulism, Amnesia
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Disorder
Start date: 2006-06-01
Ambien CR
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-07-01
Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl; Protonix; Zyprexa; Zyprexa; Lithium; Parnate; Geodon; Dicyclomine; Estradiol; Premarin; Temazepam
Adverse event in male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-27
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Road Traffic Accident, Somnambulism, Injury, Amnesia
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Adverse event in 47 year old male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-25
Patient: 47 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Impaired Driving Ability, Road Traffic Accident, Abnormal Behaviour, Imprisonment, Amnesia
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Adverse event in 65 year old female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-23
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 64.0 kg (140.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Urticaria, Loss of Consciousness, Burning Sensation, Road Traffic Accident, Fatigue, Rash Erythematous, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint, Blister
Suspect drug(s):
Claritin
Dosage: 1 df;qd;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Lacrimation Increased
Start date: 2007-05-14
End date: 2007-05-17
Claritin
Dosage: 1 df;qd;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Rhinorrhoea
Start date: 2007-05-14
End date: 2007-05-17
Wellbutrin
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2001-01-01
Detrol LA
Indication: Hypertonic Bladder
Start date: 2002-01-01
Lipitor
Dosage: 10 mg;
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Start date: 2004-01-01
Ambien CR
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2001-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Estrogen NOS
Adverse event in male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-20
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Impaired Driving Ability, Road Traffic Accident, Somnambulism, Amnesia
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Adverse event in 66 year old female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-16
Patient: 66 year old female, weighing 54.4 kg (119.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Abnormal Sleep-Related Event, Amnesia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Adverse event in 35 year old female receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-16
Patient: 35 year old female, weighing 52.6 kg (115.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Impaired Driving Ability, Confusional State, Amnestic Disorder, Abnormal Sleep-Related Event, Convulsion
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Adverse event in male receiving Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-05
Patient: male, weighing 124.7 kg (274.4 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Alcohol USE, Abnormal Sleep-Related Event, Abnormal Behaviour, Somnambulism
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien CR (Zolpidem)
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