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Ambien Risks Include Driving While Asleep
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On March 14, 2007, The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) ordered drug-maker Sanofi-Aventis to strengthen its product labeling on Ambien to include stronger language concerning the potential risks.

After taking the prescription sleep-aid Ambien, some users have been reported to engage in sleep-driving--driving while not fully awake--and sustaining severe injuries. Resulting car accidents place everyone on the road at peril.

Other risks to taking Ambien include anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) and angiodema (severe facial swelling).

Reports have also surfaced of people making phone calls and preparing and eating food while asleep. Many of these Ambien users have no memory of the event.

It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of the adult population has chronic insomnia. It is therefore crucial for the public to be informed of the adverse events related to Ambien and other sedative-hypnotic drugs.

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When were you first prescribed Ambien? (Approximate date)
Do you have a pre-existing sleep disorder? Any incidence of sleep-walking/eating prior to use of Ambien?
Were you injured from your sleep-walking/eating/driving?
How long after taking Ambien did you have your accident?
When did your accident occur (approximate date) and what time of day?
What treatment do you require for your injuries?
Did the doctor attribute the injury to your Ambien use?
What is the dosage of your Ambien prescription? How long have you used Ambien?
Do you remember the event?


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