Take Sleep Seriously

Helpful Links Sleeplessness Myth or Fact? Why AMBIEN CR? Q&A With Your Doctor CR Offers Sleep Tips Sleep Diary We hope you've been able to fill out your sleep diary in preparation for your doctor's appointment. This will help you both find the best solution to your sleep problem. Print a copy here if you need to get started. You can also print out some questions for your doctor which will help you cover all the important points when it comes to sleeplessness. Print them here. Since you have a scheduled doctor appointment to discuss your sleeplessness, you've probably tried different methods to help you sleep. Here are a few tips from the National Sleep Foundation that might be useful and may help you get some extra zzz's: • Go to sleep and wake at the same time   each day: Keeping a regular sleep schedule,   even on weekends, may help develop a sleep-   wake rhythm that encourages better sleep. • Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol late in   the day: Caffeine - contained in tea, cola, and   chocolate, as well as in coffee - is a stimulant   and can cause problems for people trying to   fall asleep. • Watch your diet: A heavy meal or spicy   foods before bedtime can lead to nighttime   discomfort, and fluids can require disruptive   trips to the bathroom. • Exercise regularly: Regular exercise,   preferably in the morning or afternoon, or at   least 3 hours before bedtime, has been shown   to improve sleep. • Create a relaxing bedtime routine: Consider   reading a book, listening to music, or practicing   relaxation techniques at work or while driving. Get more tips here. If you've come to realize that over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids aren't helping you feel rested or productive the next day, it may be time to switch to a prescription sleep aid. OTC sleep aids may only help you fall asleep, which may leave you groggy in the morning. Consider AMBIEN CR. It is the only 2-layer, controlled-release prescription sleep medication that helps you fall asleep fast and stay asleep†. Plus, AMBIEN CR: • is non-narcotic and may work the first night   of use. • is FDA-approved to be taken for as long as your   healthcare provider recommends. • may help you focus and concentrate better on   the day ahead. Learn more here. * Maximum benefit is $20 off, on up to 5 prescriptions, depending on your out-of-pocket costs. Not valid for patients participating in Medicare, Medicaid, government (public insurance) programs, or any private payor in the state of Massachusetts and where prohibited by law. †Proven effective for up to 7 hours in clinical studies. AMBIEN CR is indicated to help you fall asleep and/or stay asleep. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AMBIEN CR is a treatment option you and your doctor can consider along with lifestyle changes and can be taken for as long as your doctor recommends. When taking AMBIEN CR, don't drive or operate machinery. Be sure you're able to devote 7 to 8 hours to sleep before being active. Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with amnesia for the event, as well as behaviors such as being more outgoing or aggressive than normal, confusion, agitation, and hallucinations have been reported. Don't take it with alcohol as it may increase these behaviors. In patients with depression, worsening of depression, including risk of suicidal thoughts or actions may occur. If you experience any of these behaviors contact your doctor immediately. In rare cases sleep aids may cause severe allergic reactions such as swelling of your tongue or throat or shortness of breath or more severe results. If you have an allergic reaction while using AMBIEN CR, contact your doctor immediately. Side effects may include next-day drowsiness, dizziness and headache. AMBIEN CR has some risk of dependency. It's non-narcotic. Please refer to the full prescribing information and medication guide. COMING NEXT WEEK… Getting the Most out of your Doctor Visit US.ACR.09.01.038

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