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Ambien (Zolpidem) - Fall - Suspected Cause - Side Effect Reports

 
 



Index of reports > Cases with Fall (16)

Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Ambien (Zolpidem) where reactions include fall. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.

Possible Ambien side effects in 65 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-06

Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 68.5 kg (150.7 pounds)

Reactions: Victim of Abuse, Contusion, Legal Problem, Hepatitis C, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Fall, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Caesarean Section, Neuropathy Peripheral, Balance Disorder, Blindness Unilateral, Cryoglobulinaemia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien
    Dosage: 10 mg;hs
    Indication: Insomnia
    Start date: 2012-07-01
    End date: 2012-07-01

Methadone HCL
    Indication: Pain

Restoril
    Dosage: 15 mg; 30 mg
    Indication: Insomnia
    Start date: 2012-01-01
    End date: 2012-01-01

Restoril
    Dosage: 15 mg; 30 mg
    Indication: Insomnia
    Start date: 2012-01-01
    End date: 2012-01-01

Seconal Sodium
    Dosage: 1 capsule;qod
    Indication: Insomnia
    Start date: 1967-01-01
    End date: 1973-01-01



Possible Ambien side effects in 67 year old male

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-07-16

Patient: 67 year old male, weighing 93.0 kg (204.6 pounds)

Reactions: Cervical Vertebral Fracture, Contusion, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, Amnesia, Fall, Haematoma, RIB Fracture

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien
    Administration route: Oral

Aspirin

Aspirin

Plavix
    Administration route: Oral

Vicodin

Other drugs received by patient: Avodart; Lisinopril; Synthroid; Amiodarone HCL; Synthroid; Multi-Vitamins; Diazepam; Coreg; Neurontin; Crestor; Coreg; Hydrochlorothiazide; Vitamin D



Possible Ambien side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-16

Patient: male

Reactions: Upper Limb Fracture, Fall

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien



Possible Ambien side effects in 85 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-13

Patient: 85 year old male, weighing 90.7 kg (199.5 pounds)

Reactions: Product Quality Issue, Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Drug Ineffective, Somnambulism, Lower Limb Fracture, Fall

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien
    Administration route: Oral

Ambien
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2010-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Temazepam



Possible Ambien side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-26

Patient: male

Reactions: Product Quality Issue, Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Drug Ineffective, Lower Limb Fracture, Somnambulism, Fall

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien
    Administration route: Oral

Ambien
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-01-01



Possible Ambien side effects in 66 year old male

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-03-01

Patient: 66 year old male

Reactions: Gait Disturbance, Fall

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien



Possible Ambien side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-16

Patient: male

Reactions: Femur Fracture, Pain, Stress, Fall, Amnesia, Loss of Consciousness, Cardiac Disorder, Delusion, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Balance Disorder, Somnambulism

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien



Possible Ambien side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-12

Patient: male, weighing 59.0 kg (129.7 pounds)

Reactions: Economic Problem, Femur Fracture, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Pain, Somnambulism, Fall, Stress, Delusion

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien



Possible Ambien side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-06

Patient: female

Reactions: Fall, RIB Fracture

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien



Possible Ambien side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-28

Patient: female

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Dyskinesia, Muscle Twitching, Fall, Facial Spasm, Cardiac Disorder, Anxiety, Road Traffic Accident, Panic Attack, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Dependence, Palpitations, Vision Blurred, Withdrawal Syndrome, Nervousness

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien
    Dosage: 12.5 mg, daily at bedtime
    Indication: Insomnia
    End date: 2011-10-25

Xanax
    Dosage: 8 mg, 1x/day
    Start date: 2008-01-01
    End date: 2011-10-25

Other drugs received by patient: Adderall 5; Pristiq; Depakote; Mirtazapine



Possible Ambien side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-19

Patient: female, weighing 64.0 kg (140.8 pounds)

Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Weight Decreased, Paralysis, Eye Disorder, Fall, Erythema, Influenza Like Illness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Sleep Disorder
    Start date: 2005-08-01
    End date: 2006-05-01

Buspar
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2005-08-01
    End date: 2006-05-01

Rebif
    Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
    Start date: 2005-06-13

Wellbutrin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-05-01
    End date: 2006-05-01

Xanax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2005-08-01
    End date: 2006-05-01



Possible Ambien side effects in female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-11-15

Patient: female

Reactions: Migraine, Balance Disorder, Dehydration, Urinary Tract Infection, Fall, Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Adderall 5
    Dosage: 10 mg, bid

Ambien
    Dosage: 5 mg, qd

Gilenya
    Dosage: 0.5 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral

Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg, qd

Loratadine
    Dosage: 10 mg, unk

Lyrica
    Dosage: 100 mg, tid

Mirapex
    Dosage: 0.75 mg, (0.25 mg and 0.5 mg)

Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: 100 mg, bid

Singulair
    Dosage: 10 mg, unk



Possible Ambien side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-15

Patient: female

Reactions: Migraine, Balance Disorder, Urinary Tract Infection, Dehydration, Fall, Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Adderall 5
    Dosage: 10 mg, bid

Ambien
    Dosage: 5 mg, qd

Gilenya
    Dosage: 0.5 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral

Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg, qd

Loratadine
    Dosage: 10 mg, unk

Lyrica
    Dosage: 100 mg, tid

Mirapex
    Dosage: 0.75 mg, (0.25 mg and 0.5 mg)

Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: 100 mg, bid

Singulair
    Dosage: 10 mg, unk



Possible Ambien side effects in 51 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-11-10

Patient: 51 year old female, weighing 92.0 kg (202.4 pounds)

Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Muscular Weakness, Hypoaesthesia, Bone Disorder, Constipation, Fall, Muscle Spasms

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Adderall 5
    Dosage: 1df=15-30mg
    Indication: Anxiety

Ambien
    Dosage: tabs
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Avalide

Avandia
    Dosage: tabs
    Administration route: Oral

Byetta

Effexor XR
    Dosage: capsules increased to 150mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Major Depression

Effexor XR
    Dosage: capsules increased to 150mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Glucophage
    Administration route: Oral

Humulin R

Lyrica
    Dosage: capsules increased to 150mg stopped 14feb10
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetic Neuropathy
    Start date: 2009-09-01

Valtrex

Xanax
    Dosage: tabs
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Other drugs received by patient: Cyanocobalamin; Cyclobenzaprine HCL; Temazepam; Glipizide; Januvia; Alprazolam; Actos; Lisinopril



Possible Ambien side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-10-19

Patient: female, weighing 92.1 kg (202.5 pounds)

Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Muscular Weakness, Hypoaesthesia, Weight Abnormal, Constipation, Fall, Skeletal Injury, Tension, Muscle Spasms

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Adderall 5
    Dosage: 15mg to 30 mg
    Indication: Anxiety

Adderall 5
    Dosage: unk

Ambien
    Dosage: 10 mg, as needed
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Ambien
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral

Avalide
    Dosage: unk

Avandia
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral

Byetta
    Dosage: unk

Effexor XR
    Dosage: 150 mg, 2x/day
    Administration route: Oral

Effexor XR
    Dosage: 75 mg, 2x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Major Depression
    Start date: 2001-01-01

Effexor XR
    Dosage: 150 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Effexor XR
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral

Glucophage
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral

Humulin R
    Dosage: unk

Lyrica
    Dosage: 50 mg, 2x/day
    Administration route: Oral

Lyrica
    Dosage: 50 mg, 2x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetic Neuropathy
    Start date: 2009-09-01
    End date: 2010-02-14

Valtrex
    Dosage: unk

Xanax
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral

Xanax
    Dosage: 1 mg daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Other drugs received by patient: Lisinopril; Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride; Cyclobenzaprine; Glipizide; Temazepam; Januvia; Methylfolate; Alprazolam; Actos; Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride



Possible Ambien side effects in male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-10-19

Patient: male, weighing 58.1 kg (127.7 pounds)

Reactions: Weight Decreased, Abnormal Sleep-Related Event, Depression, Fall, Self-Injurious Ideation, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien
    Dosage: ambien 10mg nightly
    Indication: Somnolence
    Start date: 2009-11-01
    End date: 2010-08-01

Ambien
    Dosage: ambien 10mg nightly
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2009-11-01
    End date: 2010-08-01

Ambien
    Dosage: ambien 10mg nightly
    Indication: Sedation
    Start date: 2009-11-01
    End date: 2010-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Prozac; Omeprazole; Flexeril; Oxycodone HCL; Fentanyl; Neurontin

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