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What is AMBIEN CR?

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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 healthcare professional 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 professional 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 healthcare professional 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.
‡ See terms and conditions on offer material.

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

AMBIEN and AMBIEN CR are treatment options you and your doctor can consider along with lifestyle changes. When taking either of them, don’t drive or operate machinery. Plan to devote 7 to 8 hours to sleep before being active. Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with memory loss for the event, as well as abnormal behaviors such as being more outgoing or aggressive than normal, confusion, agitation, and hallucinations may occur. Don’t take it with alcohol as it may increase these behaviors. In patients with depression, worsening of depression, including risk of suicide may occur. If you experience any of these behaviors contact your doctor immediately. Allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, swelling of your tongue or throat, may occur and in rare cases may be fatal. If you have an allergic reaction while using AMBIEN or AMBIEN CR, contact your doctor immediately. Side effects of AMBIEN CR may include next-day drowsiness, dizziness and headache. 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, dizziness, and diarrhea. AMBIEN is taken for 7 to 10 days –or longer as advised by your provider. AMBIEN CR can be taken as long as your doctor recommends. AMBIEN and AMBIEN CR have some risk of dependency. They are non-narcotic.

Please refer to the AMBIEN CR full prescribing information and medication guide.
Please refer to the AMBIEN full prescribing information and medication guide.

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