OVERVIEW OF AMBIEN AND ATIVAN

Ambien(ZOLPIDEM) medicines are used to treat insomnia (short-term treatment of sleeping problems). The brand name for ZOLPIDEM is AMBIEN. Zolpidem is related to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotic drugs. It helps you to get to sleep faster and stay asleep throughout the night. You should only use these medications for a shorter period. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect on your body and mind. Ambien is a drug medicine so don’t take it without a doctor’s guidance, otherwise, it will impact your health. Whereas Ativan (lorazepam) medicines are used to treat anxiety disorder, sleeping problems(insomnia)caused by anxiety, and other critical conditions that are affecting your body and mind. The brand name for LORAZEPAM is ATIVAN. Lorazepam is related to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. which act on your brain to produce a relaxing effect in your body and mind. Do not suddenly stop using this drug without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may get worse when this drug is abruptly stopped.

Uses of Ambien and Ativan

Uses of Ambien Medicine 

Before using Ambien medicine you should always consult your doctor as they will guide you properly on how to use this medication on time and how it affects your body. So, after consulting your doctor/pharmacist you can take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach as directed by your doctor.

Since zolpidem(AMBIEN) works fast, take it right before you get into your bed. Do not take it after a meal because it will not work as fast as you want it. If you are taking the pills from Ambien, swallow whole thoroughly and then intake them. Do not open, chew, or crush the capsules.

Uses of Ativan Medicine

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all the rules of your prescription label. Never consume Ativan in large amounts or for a longer duration it is very risky for your health.

Don’t even try to share it with someone you may know who is addicted to drugs, AS MISUSE CAN LEAD TO DEATH, OVERDOSE, OR ADDICTION. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as guided by your doctor. The dose you are taking depends on your medical condition, age, and other general issues.

Precautions of Ambien and Ativan

Precaution while taking Ambien

If you are taking these pills, then take care of these points which are mentioned below:

• Complex sleep behaviors such as:

Sleep-walking,sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake, may occur following the first use of AMBIEN.

• Use it wisely as Suicidal tendencies may be present in such patients 
• Protective measures may be required while taking this medication as it requires guidance from a doctor. Usually, some patients may take it which could put them at risk.
•  Intentional overdose is more common in this group of patients.
• Don’t take this medication in normal pain which could affect your health.

Precaution while taking Ativan

 Here are some points that you should keep in mind while taking Ativan pills:

• If you are taking this medicine you should have your blood test for any unwanted effects on your body.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.
• Using this medicine during the after part of pregnancy may cause problems in your newborn baby which could be dangerous (eg, sedation or withdrawal symptoms).
• Don’t repeat your dose otherwise, it may be addictive to you.
• Always take these medicines under the doctor’s suggestion, because they contain harmful drugs.

Dosage of Ambien and Ativan

Dosage of Ambien

• The doctor suggested that patients should take 2 to 4 mg orally once a day at bedtime. This medicine helps to recover from insomnia which is a sleeping disorder that happens due to situational stress and disturbance. The dosage increases gradually as required.

Dosage of Ativan 

•  The doctor suggested that patients take an Initial dose of 2 to 3 mg orally per day, given 2 to 3 times per day, and a Maintenance dose of 1 to 2 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day as it helps to manage the disorders of anxiety or depressive symptoms which occur in your body.

Side effects of Ambien and Ativan

Common Side Effects of Ambien

• drowsiness
• headache
• muscle aches
• sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• stuffy or runny nose
• back pain
• being forgetful
• belching
• body aches or pain
• congestion
• diarrhea
• difficulty having a bowel movement
• difficulty with moving
• double vision

Serious side effects of Ambien

•  attack, assault, or force
• black, tarry stools
• bladder pain
• bloody or cloudy urine
• burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling or tingling feelings
• change in walking and balance
• chest tightness
• chills

 Common Side Effects of Ativan

•  Dizziness
•  sedation
• drowsiness
• weakness 
• feeling unsteady 

 Serious Side Effects of Ativan

•  severe drowsiness
• unusual changes in behavior or mood
• Being agitated or talkative
• sudden restless feeling or excitement
• Seizures depression
•  thinking problems
• thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself
• confusion
• aggression
• hallucinations
• sleep problems (insomnia)

Warning of Ambien and Ativan

Warning of Ambien

• As Ambien may cause many allergic reactions by this medication so in this condition we need to immediately contact a doctor.
• If you are a drunk person or intake alcohol, try to avoid this medication.
• Pregnant women or those who want to have a baby should avoid taking these pills.
• Don’t take this medication with other medicines as it will impact your health.
• If you are already suffering from any kind of disease then stop taking this medication as it will react to your health.

       Warning of Ativan

• Don’t take this medicine with other medicine as eventually it will impact your body and mind.
• Pregnant women should avoid taking these pills.
• If you are already suffering from diseases that can impact your health, avoid taking these pills.
• If you are a drunk person or intake alcohol, try to avoid this medication.
• Ativan can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication, that can slow and steady your breathing.

    CONCLUSION

  Ambien(ZOLPIDEM) medicines are used to treat insomnia (short-term treatment of sleeping problems). It helps you to get to sleep faster and It also acts on your brain to produce a calming effect in your body and mind. Ambien is a drug medicine so don’t take it without a doctor’s guidance, otherwise, it will impact your health. Whereas Ativan (lorazepam) medicines are used to treat anxiety disorder, sleeping problems(insomnia)caused by anxiety, and other critical conditions that are affecting your body and mind. Do not suddenly stop using this drug without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may get worse when this drug is abruptly stopped.