Emergency Visits Due To Ambien Skyrocket
The number of people taking Ambien (zolpidem) and ending up in hospital emergency departments increased by nearly 220% between 2005 and 2010, from 6,111 to 19,487 visits, says a news report issued by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, USA). SAMHSA added that 74% of all emergency department visits involving adverse reactions to Ambien were made by people aged at least 45 years. According to public records, 4,916,328 Americans made drug-related visits to emergency departments in 2010... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Source Type: news
Zolpidem Linked to Sharp Increase in ED VisitsZolpidem Linked to Sharp Increase in ED Visits
SAMHSA reports that drug-related emergency department visits for adverse events connected to the sleep medication zolpidem jumped by almost 220% from 2005 to 2010. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - May 2, 2013 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
ER visits tied to Ambien, other insomnia drugs up 220% in recent years
The active ingredient in Ambien and other sleep aid drugs, can affect alertness; Effects enhanced when taken with other substances (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - May 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise
Adverse reactions to popular sleep meds rose almost 220 percent between 2005 and 2010, study finds (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Video: New report reveals dangerous side effects of Ambien
A government report reveals dangerous side effects of the popular sleeping pill Ambien, and its generic versions. Dr. Holly Phillips explains. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - May 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise
Adverse reactions to popular sleep meds rose almost 220 percent between 2005 and 2010, study finds
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Safety, Emergency Medical Services, Insomnia (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise
Title: ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the RiseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/1/2013 10:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Sleep General)
Source: MedicineNet Sleep General - May 1, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: news
Experimental sleep drug may cause fewer side effects: Merck study
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A study in rats and monkeys suggests an experimental Merck & Co sleep drug may help induce sleep without causing the memory loss and attention problems sometimes seen in the commonly used drugs Ambien and Lunesta, company researchers said on Wednesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Toss the Ambien, a bed makeover is what you need
Spring is the time for new beginnings
time to wipe the slate, clean out your closet, your fridge, your phonebook
(Source: Monsters and Critics Consumerhealth News)
Source: Monsters and Critics Consumerhealth News - April 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Certain Sleep Aids May Raise Hip Fracture Risk in Nursing Homes
List includes common drugs such as Lunesta and Ambien, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fractures, Insomnia, Nursing Homes (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zolpidem Associated With Increased Risk of Inpatient FallsZolpidem Associated With Increased Risk of Inpatient Falls
Zolpidem use in hospitalized patients may be a significant and potentially modifiable risk factor for falling. Journal of Hospital Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Review of Z-drug toxicology
4 out of 5 stars
The Clinical and Forensic Toxicology of Z-drugs. Gunja N. J Med Toxicol 2013 Feb 13 [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract
This well done article is the most comprehensive discussion I’ve seen about the pharmacology and toxicology of the so-called Z-drugs: zolpidem (Ambien), zopiclone (Imovane), and zaleplon (Sonata). It also touches on eszopiclone (Lunesta), the active enantiomer of zopiclone.
All these drugs are non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic agents that act as agonists at the GABAA receptor. These drugs tend to have relatively short durations, making them effective at inducing but not necessarily m...
Source: The Poison Review - February 20, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical overdose pharmacology toxicology zaleplon zolpidem zopiclone Source Type: news
Suicide by self-administration of a drug mixture (propofol, midazolam, and zolpidem) in an anesthesiologist: the first case report in Italy - Colucci AP, Gagliano-Candela R, Aventaggiato L, De Donno A, Leonardi S, Strisciullo G, Introna F.
The authors report an unusual case of suicide of an anesthesiologist, in which the suicide manner and means depend upon the victim's occupation. This is the first case report published in Italy of a death involving propofol and other drugs. The anesthesiol... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - February 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Commentary – Resting better with more zolpidem info
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Commentary – Resting better with more zolpidem info (Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories)
Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories - January 18, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
How To Get Off Sleeping Pills
Sleeping pills increase mortality, worsen memory, aid accidents and are more popular than ever.
Shouldn't there be a clear way to get off of them?read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - January 17, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Matthew J. Edlund, M.D. Tags: Addiction Sleep alarms ambien big time body clocks computer monitors doing housework dreams floss habit hours of sleep insomnia lack of sleep late night midafternoon mortality nap naps olden days pill=sleep quarte Source Type: news
