Ambien 10mg

Forms and dosages

Ambien is administered orally immediately before going to bed, with at least seven to eight hours of expected sleep time. According to the prescribing information, the recommended starting dose is 5mg in women and 5 to 10mg in men, taken on an empty stomach. The controlled-release formulation is started at 6.25mg in women and 6.25 to 12.5mg in men. Tablets are not crushed, split or chewed for the controlled-release product.

Indications

Ambien is approved in adults for the short-term treatment of insomnia, typically when difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep is associated with daytime impairment. According to international guidelines, prescription should be limited to two to four weeks, with periodic reassessment, and cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia is recommended as the first-line approach for chronic insomnia where available. Ambien is not indicated for paediatric populations.