Tag: Parasomnia

According to the FDA, people have reported engaging in complex behaviors like driving, eating, or making phone calls while not fully awake after taking sleep medications. This is one of the serious risks associated with what happens if you take a sleeping pill and stay awake, and it's essential to understand the full scope of the potential dangers.

In the U.S., close to 38 million adults use prescription zolpidem (Ambien) for better sleep [1.2.3]. For some, this medication triggers strange behaviors, leading to the question: What is the Ambien walrus, and why is it a symbol for the drug's odd side effects? [1.2.3]