AMBIEN: 154 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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154
Total FAERS Reports
12 (7.8%)
Deaths Reported
29
Hospitalizations
154
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
5
Life-Threatening
7
Disabilities
First Report: 200004 · Latest Report: 20140627
What Are the Most Common AMBIEN Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
26 reports (16.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Somnambulism
23 reports (14.9%)
#3 Most Reported
Fall
15 reports (9.7%)
All AMBIEN Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug hypersensitivity | 26 | 16.9% | 0 | 0 |
| Somnambulism | 23 | 14.9% | 3 | 2 |
| Dizziness | 15 | 9.7% | 0 | 5 |
| Fall | 15 | 9.7% | 1 | 5 |
| Road traffic accident | 14 | 9.1% | 2 | 0 |
| Insomnia | 11 | 7.1% | 0 | 2 |
| Amnesia | 8 | 5.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Confusional state | 8 | 5.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Drug ineffective | 8 | 5.2% | 1 | 0 |
| Memory impairment | 8 | 5.2% | 0 | 3 |
| Pain | 8 | 5.2% | 1 | 0 |
| Asthenia | 7 | 4.6% | 0 | 3 |
| Disorientation | 6 | 3.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Drug withdrawal syndrome | 6 | 3.9% | 0 | 1 |
| Feeling abnormal | 6 | 3.9% | 0 | 0 |
| Gait disturbance | 6 | 3.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Loss of consciousness | 6 | 3.9% | 0 | 1 |
| Malaise | 6 | 3.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Overdose | 6 | 3.9% | 1 | 2 |
| Abnormal behaviour | 5 | 3.3% | 0 | 1 |
Who Reports AMBIEN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 54.9 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is AMBIEN Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 11 | 3 | 5 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | 17 | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 | 22 | 1 | 5 |
What Is AMBIEN Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Product used for unknown indication | 28 |
| Insomnia | 25 |
| Sleep disorder | 21 |
AMBIEN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
AMBIEN vs AMBISOME
AMBIEN vs AMBRISENTAN
AMBIEN vs AMBROSIA ARTEMISIIFOLIA POLLEN
AMBIEN vs AMBROXOL
AMBIEN vs AMDINOCILLIN PIVOXIL
AMBIEN vs AMG-510
AMBIEN vs AMIFAMPRIDINE
AMBIEN vs AMIFOSTINE
AMBIEN vs AMIKACIN
AMBIEN vs AMILORIDE
Official FDA Label for AMBIEN
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.