Ambien Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Hiccups
- Low Energy
- Nausea
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Alertness
- Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Change In Vision
- A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
- A Long Period Of Feeling Drowsy Or Sleepy
- A Stuffy And Runny Nose
- Abnormal Dreams
- Blurred Vision
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Depression
- Double Vision
- Dry Mouth
- Generalized Weakness
- Indigestion
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Joint Pain
- Low Energy And Weakness
- Memory Loss
- Muscle Pain
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vomiting
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Clot In The Lung
- A Heart Attack
- A Lower Respiratory Infection
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Skin Rash
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Accidental Falls
- An Infection
- Anemia
- Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
- Complex Sleep Behaviors Like Eating Or Driving While Asleep
- Decreased Alertness Or Consciousness
- Delirium
- Hallucinations
- Liver Damage
- Low Blood Pressure
- Lung Failure Causing Loss Of Breath
- Sleepwalking
- Suicidal Thoughts
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Common Cold
- Addiction To A Drug
- Aggressive Behavior
- Agitation
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
- Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
- Anxious Feelings
- Backache
- Chest Pain
- Decreased Appetite
- Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Disturbance In The Ability Of The Eye To Focus
- Excessive Sweating
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Hemorrhoids
- Ineffective Painful Straining Of Stool Or Urine
- Inflammation Of A Vein
- Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
- Irritability
- Loss Of Muscle Coordination
- Loss Of Skin Color
- Nervousness
- Panic Disorder
- Problems Thinking Clearly
- Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
- Stupor
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