Question 1

can you prescribe chantix?

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Question 2

is it safe to use chantix?

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No different from ot: Like any medication, there are risks of adverse reactions. Any medication has risk and benefits, this should be discussed with your treating physician so n intelligent well thought out decision can be made.

Question 3

ambien (zolpidem) and claritind?

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Sleepy not sneezy?: Ambien (zolpidem) will help you sleep; Claritin d will help with nasal allergy symptoms, but sometimes can cause restlessness and difficulty sleeping.

Question 4

does chantix release histamine?

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Not that I know of: it acts on nicotine subreceptors (alpha2beta4 as I remember), and does not release histamine.  I see you have a mast cell disorder, so you should be running this by the allerist/immunologist or rheumatologist you are seeing for that condition.

Question 5

large doses of ambien (zolpidem)?

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Ambien (zolpidem): Above 10mg. regular Ambien (zolpidem) or 12.5mg. Ambien (zolpidem)-CR.

Question 6

what does ambien (zolpidem) treat?

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Insomnia: Ambien (zolpidem) treats insomnia, but not curatively.  It is a symptom management tool only, to be used on a temporary basis.  If your insomnia is long-standing, it's best to have a full evaluation.  While it may well help you sleep, Ambien (zolpidem) can also be habit-forming.

Question 7

what is ambien (zolpidem) used for?

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Insomnia: Ambien (zolpidem) has an indication for the  short term treatment of insomnia. In clinical practice is not only used on a short-term basis.

Question 8

is ambien (zolpidem) habit forming?

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Yes: Yes it can be habit forming. Other sleeping agents are not. Ask your dr if any options exist for you.

Question 9

okay to split ambien (zolpidem) cr?

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No: It turns it into immediate release ambien (zolpidem). If your doc wants you on regular ambien (zolpidem), have it prescribed at standard doses.

Question 10

what are the side effects of chantix

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A few: The most common side effects are nausea and vivid dreams.  There is data that Chantix can cause irrational thoughts, possibly increasing the risk of suicide, but I have not seen this clinically. The medicine blocks nicotine receptors in the brain.  Years of exposure to the chemicals in tobacco smoke, then blocking those chemical receptors, can cause many side effects, depending on the patient.

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