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March 9, 2006
Taking Presciption Sleep Medication?
Don't get behind the wheel of a car unless you know what that medication will do to your ability to operate machinery.
Police and toxicologists say Ambien — the nation's most popular prescription sleeping pill — is increasingly behind traffic arrests. In some states, Ambien has made it onto the lists of the top 10 drugs found in impaired motorists.
He said that people who take Ambien should read all the information and warnings that come with the drug. "Even though it's prescribed medication and it's been OK'd by their doctor to take, it's not actually good to take that medication and then get behind the wheel of a car," he said. "Ambien is categorized in our program as a central nervous system depressant and just the same types of effects that are encountered with alcohol."
Remember, sleep responsibly and follow the label directions when taking any medication.
tags: health wellness medicine
Posted by linda at March 9, 2006 9:20 AM
