Visiting Your Doctor

There is a lot more to sleep than simply "beauty rest". Good sleep is vital to both your physical and your emotional health.

Sleep disorders affect millions of people in this country and, if left untreated, can reduce daytime productivity, increase the risk of accidents, and put those affected at risk for illness. How can you tell if insomnia signals a sleep problem, or another condition, that requires medical attention?

If left untreated, insomnia may develop into a chronic condition. So, if you haven't been getting the sleep that your mind and body require, make an appointment with your doctor today. During your visit ask your doctor about your options such as lifestyle changes you can try.

To help prepare for your doctor visit:

Print out a list of questions to ask your doctor.
Print out a sleep diary and use it to record your sleep on 7 consecutive days. Keeping track of your sleep can reveal important sleep patterns, which can help your doctor recommend a successful therapy.

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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.

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