Description
**What is Ambien 10mg?**
Ambien is a **Schedule IV controlled substance** containing zolpidem tartrate, a sedative-hypnotic FDA-approved for **short-term treatment of insomnia** (7-10 days maximum). The 10mg strength is for adults without liver impairment.
**Critical FDA Black Box Warnings**
1. **COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS**
– May cause sleep-walking, sleep-driving, or cooking/eating while *not fully awake*
– Users report zero memory of these events
– Discontinue immediately if occurs
2. **ADDICTION & DEPENDENCE RISK**
– Physical dependence can develop in 1-2 weeks
– Abrupt stoppage causes rebound insomnia, tremors, or seizures
**How It Works**
– Targets GABA-A receptors in the brain
– Slows neural activity to induce sleep
– **Onset**: 15-30 minutes (take *only* when ready for bed)
– **Duration**: 6-8 hours
—**Strict Usage Rules**
| Do’s | Don’ts |
|——|——–|
| ✅ Take immediately before bed | ❌ Never mix with alcohol |
| ✅ Use 7-10 days maximum | ❌ Avoid opioids/benzodiazepines |
| ✅ Women: Max 5mg dose* | ❌ Don’t operate machinery next day |
| ✅ Empty stomach only | ❌ No redosing if awake |
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