Before Using Amoban
Amoban sleeping pills may cause a special type of memory
loss or amnesia. When this occurs, a person
does not remember what has happened during
the several hours between use of Amoban and
the time when its effects wear off. This is
usually not a problem since most people fall
asleep after taking Amoban. In most instances,
memory problems can be avoided by taking Amoban
only when you are able to get a full night's
sleep (7 to 8 hours) before you need to be
active again. Be sure to talk to your doctor
if you think you are having memory problems.
In deciding to use Amoban , the risks of
taking Amoban must be weighed against the
good it will do. This is a decision you and
your doctor will make.
Proper Use of Amoban
Buy sleeping pills Amoban only as directed by your doctor
. Do not take more of it, do not take it more
often, and do not take it for a longer time
than your doctor ordered. If too much Amoban Sleeping pills is taken, it may become habit-forming (causing
mental or physical dependence).
Do not take Amoban when your schedule does
not permit you to get a full night's sleep
(7 to 8 hours) . If you must wake up before
this, you may continue to feel drowsy and
may experience memory problems, because the
effects of Amoban have not had time to wear
off.
Precautions While Using Amoban
If you think you need to take Amoban sleeping pills UK for more
than 7 to 10 days, be sure to discuss it with
your doctor. Insomnia that lasts longer than
this may be a sign of another medical problem.
Amoban will add to the effects of alcohol
and other CNS depressants (medicines that
cause drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants
are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever,
other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers,
or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine
or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures;
muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including
some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor
before taking any of the above while you are
using Amoban .
Amoban may cause some people, especially
older persons, to become drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded,
clumsy or unsteady, or less alert than they
are normally. Even though Amoban is taken
at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel
drowsy or less alert on arising. Make sure
you know how you react to Amoban before you
drive, use machines, or do anything else that
could be dangerous if you are dizzy, or are
not alert or able to see well .
If you develop any unusual and strange thoughts
or behavior while you are taking Amoban, be
sure to discuss it with your doctor. Some
changes that have occurred in people taking
Amoban are like those seen in people who drink
alcohol and then act in a manner that is not
normal. Other changes may be more unusual
and extreme with Amoban, such as confusion,
worsening of depression, hallucinations (seeing,
hearing, or feeling things that are not there),
suicidal thoughts, and unusual excitement,
nervousness, or irritability.
If you will be taking Amoban sleeping pills for a long time,
do not stop taking it without first checking
with your doctor. Your doctor may want you
to gradually reduce the amount of Amoban you
are taking before stopping completely. Stopping
Amoban suddenly may cause withdrawal side
effects.
After taking Amoban for insomnia, you may
have difficulty sleeping pills (rebound insomnia)
for the first few nights after you stop taking
Amoban.
If you think you or someone else may have
taken an overdose of Amoban , get emergency
help at once . Taking an overdose of Amoban
or taking alcohol or other CNS depressants
with Amoban may lead to breathing problems
and unconsciousness. Some signs of an overdose
of Amoban are clumsiness or unsteadiness,
mental or mood changes, severe drowsiness,
or unusual tiredness or weakness.
Side Effects of Amoban
Along with its needed effects, Amoban sleeping pills may
cause some unwanted effects. Although not
all of these side effects may occur, if they
do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible
if any of the following side effects occur:
More common side effects of Amoban
Confusion - more common in older adults; clumsiness
or unsteadiness - more common in older adults;
daytime anxiety and/or restlessness; difficulty
with coordinationmore common in older adults;
mood or mental changes
Less common side effects of Amoban
Drowsiness (severe); shortness of breath;
difficult or labored breathing; tightness
in chest; wheezing; skin rash; aggressiveness;
behavior changes
Rare side effects of Amoban
Memory problems - more common in older patients;
behavior or mental changes
Symptoms of Amoban overdose
Get emergency help immediately if any of
the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Clumsiness; unsteadiness; mental or mood
changes; drowsiness (severe); unusual tiredness
or weakness; sluggishness; reduced physical
activity; unusual sleepiness; loss of consciousness
Amoban may cause you to have a coated tongue,
bad breath, or a bitter taste. These effects
are to be expected when you are taking Amoban.
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