Description

Ambien 10mg is a brand name of the drug Zolpidem, which is a sedative-hypnotic drug. It is a short-term treatment for sleeping problems and insomnia. It directly works on the brain chemicals that may be unbalanced in the people who have sleep problems.

Ambien comes in different strengths and forms. The immediate-release form of Ambien helps in falling asleep; its extended-release form (Ambien CR) has two layers; the first layer that dissolves quickly to sleep fast, and the second dissolves slowly to help in stay asleep. 

Dosage 

Ambien 10mg is a short-term treatment for sleeping problems, and it is not to use more than 3-4 weeks. Its dosage depends upon the condition of the patient and his reaction towards it. Generally, a doctor prescribes Ambien 10 mg at the beginning of the medication and makes an increment in dosage according to the patient’s condition. Ambien 10 mg is also prescribed to the older adults because they are more sensitive towards it.

Ambien Addiction and Overdose

Ambien is not an addictive drug if taken as prescribed, but if someone misuses it, try to overdose to get fast relief than he may become drug dependent. Ambien is less likely to be addicted than other prescription medication, but it is not entirely true because of many case reports of people who are becoming genuinely addicted. 

Some people do overdose to get fast relief and become addicted and physically dependent on it. So when you take the medication of Ambien, it is good to stay in touch with the doctor and do not adjust your dosage by yourself.

Ambien 10mg Withdrawals

Ambien is a short-term treatment, which means it is not for long-term use. If someone used it for more than 3-4 weeks, he might go through its withdrawals that can be fatal if the patient does not stop the use of medication. Doctors give alternative therapy to the patients who get overdose withdrawals of Ambien. The use of Ambien high and Alcohol together can also give retreats.

Generally, the symptoms of withdrawals come in 48 hours after the last dose of Ambien. Retreats of Ambien include:

• Uncontrolled crying or depression
• Delirium
• Flushing
• Panic attacks
• Rapid heart rate and breathing
• Rebound insomnia
• Seizures (rare)
• Anxiety
• Mood swings
• Irritability
• Cravings for Ambien
• Sweating
• Tremors
• Fatigue
• Nausea or vomiting
• Abdominal cramps or discomfort

How long does Ambien stay in the body?

Ambien is a short-acting medication. So, a person can start feeling its effect in around 30 minutes to two hours. It is a sleeping pill and induces calm sleep after taking it. However, sleeping pills have short half-lives. For Ambien, the half-life is 2-3 hours. But the drug can be detected in various tests like urine or blood tests. So, it is detectable for:

• Urine Test: 24-48 hours 
• Hair Tests: Upto 5 weeks 
• Blood Tests: 6-20 hours 

However, the time period can vary for anyone. Because it depends on the metabolism factor of the body. In addition, factors like age, gender, etc also matter. 

Is Ambien a narcotic drug?

Zolpidem is not a narcotic. Instead, it is a Schedule IV controlled substance according to the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency). Therefore, it has low risk potential for abuse, addiction, and dependence. Moreover, it belongs to a drug class sedative hypnotics. It acts as an antidepressant as it affects the central nervous system. Therefore, it’s not a narcotic. 

Narcotic like opioids have huge potential for recreational usage of drugs. Though, people also abuse Ambien after using it for a long time.