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Ambien and Dysplasia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dysplasia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ambien (zolpidem tartrate), especially for people who are 50-59 old, also take Chantix, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dysplasia when taking Ambien. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 86,763 people who have side effects when taking Ambien from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ambien?

Ambien has active ingredients of zolpidem tartrate. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 93,519 Ambien users. Check the latest studies of Ambien.

What is Dysplasia?

Dysplasia (enlargement of an organ or tissue) is found to be associated with 247 drugs and 321 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dysplasia.

On Jul, 08, 2026

86,763 people reported to have side effects when taking Ambien.
Among them, 22 people (0.03%) have Dysplasia.

Could Ambien cause Dysplasia?

Among these 22 people:

What is the age of people who have Dysplasia when taking Ambien? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 15 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 5 %
  • 50-59: 65 %
  • 60+: 15 %

What are other drugs people take besides Ambien? *

  1. Chantix: 11 people, 50.00%
  2. Zometa: 10 people, 45.45%
  3. Aredia: 10 people, 45.45%
  4. Clonazepam: 9 people, 40.91%
  5. Prozac: 9 people, 40.91%
  6. Fosamax: 9 people, 40.91%
  7. Sporanox: 9 people, 40.91%
  8. Nystatin: 9 people, 40.91%
  9. Fish Oil: 9 people, 40.91%
  10. Evista: 9 people, 40.91%

What are other side effects people have besides Dysplasia? *

  1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling): 14 people, 63.64%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 54.55%
  3. Injury: 12 people, 54.55%
  4. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 10 people, 45.45%
  5. Osteosclerosis (an elevation in bone density): 10 people, 45.45%
  6. Pain In Extremity: 10 people, 45.45%
  7. Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 10 people, 45.45%
  8. Cervicobrachial Syndrome (pain in neck and arm with changing location): 10 people, 45.45%
  9. Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 10 people, 45.45%
  10. Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two): 9 people, 40.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 10 people, 45.45%
  2. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 9 people, 40.91%
  3. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 5 people, 22.73%
  4. Folliculitis (infection of hair root): 5 people, 22.73%
  5. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 4 people, 18.18%
  6. Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 3 people, 13.64%
  7. Depression: 3 people, 13.64%
  8. Diabetes Insipidus (diabetes caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin, which regulates kidney function): 3 people, 13.64%
  9. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 13.64%
  10. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 3 people, 13.64%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by age:

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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) and Ambien (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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