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AMBIEN CR. A controlled-release, non-narcotic, prescription sleep medication.

AMBIEN CR is the only 2-layer, controlled-release prescription sleep medication that helps you fall asleep fast and stay asleep.* So you wake up less frequently and fall back to sleep faster.

  • Released for use in the United States for the treatment of insomnia in October 2005, AMBIEN CR is the latest and extended-release formula of AMBIEN® (zolpidem tartrate) CIV tablets, the medication that has helped millions get the sleep they need.
  • The safety and efficacy of zolpidem, the active ingredient in AMBIEN CR, has been reinforced by 17 years of real-world use, and more than 12 billion doses of AMBIEN CR have been prescribed worldwide, since the first launch.
  • AMBIEN CR is considered a non-benzodiazepine and is different from older prescription sleep medications.
  • AMBIEN CR has two layers: the first layer dissolves quickly to help you get to sleep fast; the second dissolves slowly, to help you stay asleep, so you wake up ready for your day.*

If you think you are experiencing insomnia, ask your doctor if AMBIEN CR is right for you.

How is AMBIEN CR different from AMBIEN?

AMBIEN, and its generic form, are approved to help you fall asleep. AMBIEN CR is the only form of AMBIEN that is FDA-approved to help you fall asleep and stay asleep—so you can wake up less frequently and fall back to sleep faster.

Only AMBIEN CR has two layers that address both problems. The first layer dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep fast, while the second dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep, so when you wake up you can concentrate on the day ahead. In fact, in clinical studies, AMBIEN CR was proven effective for up to 7 hours. AMBIEN CR can be taken for as long as your healthcare provider recommends.

AMBIEN CR has no generic form and is different than other prescription sleep aids. If you're considering a sleep aid that is approved to help you fall asleep and/or stay asleep, it might be time to ask your doctor about 2-layer AMBIEN CR.

Learn more about how to make sure you get AMBIEN CR.

*Proven effective for up to 7 hours in clinical studies.

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Maximum benefit is $20 off, on up to 5 prescriptions, depending on your out-of-pocket costs. Not valid for patients participating in Medicare, Medicaid, government (public insurance) programs, or any private payor in the state of Massachusetts and where prohibited by law.

AMBIEN CR is indicated to help you fall asleep and/or stay asleep.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

AMBIEN CR is a treatment option you and your healthcare provider can consider along with lifestyle changes and can be taken for as long as your provider recommends. Until you know how AMBIEN CR will affect you, you shouldn't drive or operate machinery. Be sure you're able to devote 7 to 8 hours to sleep before being active again. Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with amnesia for the event, have been reported. If you experience any of these behaviors contact your provider immediately. In rare cases, sleep medicines may cause allergic reactions such as swelling of your tongue or throat, shortness of breath or more severe results. If you have an allergic reaction while using AMBIEN CR, contact your doctor immediately. Side effects may include next-day drowsiness, dizziness, and headache. It's non-narcotic; however, like most sleep medicines, it has some risk of dependency. Don't take it with alcohol.

Please refer to the full prescribing information and medication guide.

AMBIEN is indicated for short-term treatment, to help you fall asleep.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

When you first start taking AMBIEN, use caution in the morning when engaging in activities requiring complete alertness until you know how you will react to this medication. In most instances, memory problems can be avoided if you take AMBIEN only when you are able to get a full night's sleep (7 to 8 hours) before you need to be active again. As with any sleep medication, do not use alcohol while you are taking AMBIEN.

Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with amnesia for the event, have been reported. If you experience any of these behaviors contact your provider immediately. In rare cases, sleep medicines may cause allergic reactions such as swelling of your tongue or throat, shortness of breath or more severe results. If you have an allergic reaction while using AMBIEN, contact your doctor immediately.

Prescription sleep aids are often taken for 7 to 10 days – or longer as advised by your provider. Like most sleep medicines, it has some risk of dependency.

There is a low occurrence of side effects associated with the short-term use of AMBIEN. The most commonly observed side effects in controlled clinical trials were drowsiness (2%), dizziness (1%), and diarrhea (1%).

Please refer to the full prescribing information and medication guide.