Ambien and Pregnancy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ambien and Pregnancy
Ambien (zolpidem) is used as a short-term treatment in patients with insomnia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled Ambien as a category C drug, meaning the effects of the medication have not been completely studied in pregnant women.1 Ambien has been known to cause low birth weight, fetal death, and birth defects in infants.2
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- Breastfeeding should be avoided while taking Ambien, as it is known to pass through breast milk and causing lethargy, sedation, and affecting the eating habits in exposed infants.2
- As with any medication, consult your physician before taking Ambien if you are considering becoming pregnant.3
- Ambien should also be used with caution in patients with: history of sleep apnea, liver disease, kidney disease, asthma, myasthenia gravis, and depression.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ LoveToKnow: Ambien and Pregnancy
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SafeFetus.com: Ambien
- ↑ eMedTV: Recommendations for Ambien and Pregnancy
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Ambien
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Pregnancy and ambien, Ambien while pregnant, Ambein While Pregnant, Ambien During Pregnancy
- Last update: Apr. 27, 2009
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