Comparing Ambien vs Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu
| Ambien (zolpidem) | Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine) |
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| Ambien (zolpidem) | Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine) |
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Prescription only
Ambien induces sleep; however, Ambien CR, in particular, may impair physical and mental capabilities the next day. Ambien has also been associated with complex or dangerous sleep-related behaviors... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Rhinorrhea, Cough, Cough and Nasal Congestion, Nasal Congestion, Cold Symptoms, Pain/Fever. Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
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| More about Ambien (zolpidem) | More about (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine) | ||||||||
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Ambien has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 560 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 67% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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| Other zolpidem brands include: Ambien CR, Edluar, Zolpimist | Other acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine brands include: Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold & Flu Liquid Gels (Night Formula), Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Night Cold & Flu Liquid Gels, Alka-Seltzer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu (Night Formula), Alka-Seltzer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu Day & Night Liquid Gels (Night Formula), Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Formula Liquid, Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Severe Cold+Flu Hot Drink Mix, Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Day & Night (Night Formula), Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Sinus Congestion & Cough (Night Formula), Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Sinus Congestion, Allergy & Cough Liquid Gels, Delsym Night Time Multi-Symptom, Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold & Flu Liquid Gels, Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime Liquid View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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2.6 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 484 drugs are known to interact with Ambien:
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A total of 672 drugs are known to interact with Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 16, 1992 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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