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Ambien cr and Bladder disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bladder disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Ambien cr (zolpidem tartrate), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cymbalta, and have Malignant neoplasm progression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bladder disorder when taking Ambien cr. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,630 people who have side effects when taking Ambien cr from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ambien cr?

Ambien cr has active ingredients of zolpidem tartrate. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 5,660 Ambien cr users. Check the latest studies of Ambien cr.

What is Bladder disorder?

Bladder disorder is found to be associated with 900 drugs and 896 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bladder disorder.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

4,630 people reported to have side effects when taking Ambien cr.
Among them, 21 people (0.45%) have Bladder disorder.

Could Ambien cr cause Bladder disorder?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Ambien cr when they have Bladder disorder? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Bladder disorder when taking Ambien cr? *

  • female: 47.62 %
  • male: 52.38 %

What is the age of people who have Bladder disorder when taking Ambien cr? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 29.41 %
  • 40-49: 41.18 %
  • 50-59: 5.88 %
  • 60+: 23.53 %

What are other drugs people take besides Ambien cr? *

  1. Ambien: 9 people, 42.86%
  2. Cymbalta: 9 people, 42.86%
  3. Flexeril: 8 people, 38.10%
  4. Tylenol: 8 people, 38.10%
  5. Zoloft: 7 people, 33.33%
  6. Oxycontin: 7 people, 33.33%
  7. Novocain: 6 people, 28.57%
  8. Lortab: 6 people, 28.57%
  9. Ultram: 6 people, 28.57%
  10. Valtrex: 6 people, 28.57%

What are other side effects people have besides Bladder disorder? *

  1. Gait Disturbance: 10 people, 47.62%
  2. Back Pain: 9 people, 42.86%
  3. Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 9 people, 42.86%
  4. Urinary Tract Infection: 9 people, 42.86%
  5. Weakness: 7 people, 33.33%
  6. Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 7 people, 33.33%
  7. Pain In Extremity: 7 people, 33.33%
  8. Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 7 people, 33.33%
  9. Fall: 7 people, 33.33%
  10. Memory Loss: 7 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 3 people, 14.29%
  2. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 9.52%
  3. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 9.52%
  4. Depression: 2 people, 9.52%
  5. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 9.52%
  6. Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 2 people, 9.52%
  7. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 9.52%
  8. Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 9.52%
  9. Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 9.52%
  10. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zolpidem tartrate (the active ingredients of Ambien cr) and Ambien cr (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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