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• Most Ambien Users Not Using Sleep Drug Safely, Researchers Warn

  July 26, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Most Americans fail to use sleeping pills safely, often combining them with other drugs that could exacerbate their side effects, according to researchers.

• Zolpimist Ads Are Misleading, According To FDA Warning Letter

  November 30, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA sent a warning letter to the makers of Zolpimist, saying that some websites and exhibit panels downplayed the drug's side effects and overstated its effectiveness in treating insomnia.

• Generic Ambien Recall Issued Over Child Poisoning Risk

  July 28, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A recall of thousands of boxes of generic Ambien sleeping pills comes after federal regulators determined that they were not shipped in child-proof packaging, and could pose a poison risk for children.

• Belsomra Side Effects Linked To Sleep Disturbances, Ineffectiveness: ISMP Report

  January 21, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report by the ISMP warns of increasing adverse events linked to Belsomra, the first in a new class of sleeping pills released last year.

• Sleeping Pills Double Automobile Accident Risk During First Year: Study

  June 15, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that the side effects of sleeping pills can increase the risk of auto accidents for new users.

• Sleeping Pills, Anti-Anxiety Drugs May Double Risk of Death: Study

  March 28, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers say taking some sleeping pills or hypnotic drugs may increase the risk of early death.

• FDA Made Right Call On Ambien Sleep Driving Risk: Doctors

  August 15, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A group of doctors support FDA's decision and use of data in making label changes and dosage change recommendations for Ambien and other insomnia drugs.

• FDA Approves New Ambien Warning Labels

  May 15, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal drug regulators have approved a new warning label update for sleeping drugs like Ambien, recommending lower doses to reduce...

• Intermezzo Side Effects May Carry Same Risks as Ambien: Public Citizen

  April 12, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  The consumer watchdog group Public Citizen is warning that side effects of Intermezzo, a shorter acting version of the sleeping...

• Sleeping Drugs Contribute to Nursing Home Falls: Study

  March 7, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that the use of sleeping aid drugs, such as Ambien, Lunesta, and Sonata, may be increasing...