One of the strangest and most troubling possible side effects of Ambien is also rare and dangerous. Someone who is abusing or has become dependent on Ambien is at a greater risk of experiencing this side effect and being injured or hurt in some way as a result. The packaging of Ambien comes with a warning that it can cause abnormal thinking, complex behaviors, and unusual behavioral changes.
These unusual behaviors can be almost anything, but most noteworthy is that some people on Ambien have completed very complex tasks while asleep, including driving vehicles, preparing meals, making phone calls, and having conversations without remembering any of it once awake. Other effects that have been reported or observed include lowered inhibitions, extraversion, aggression, hallucinations, amnesia, anxiety, and depression.
These particular side effects may occur in anyone using Ambien, from someone using it for the first time to a heavy, dependent user. The more a person uses the drug, though, the greater their chances of experiencing one of these troubling side effects. The changes in behavior and mood and the psychotic symptoms can contribute to mental health issues and cause damage to relationships. The complex behaviors, completed while asleep, have the potential to be very dangerous and could lead to accidents that cause injuries or even fatalities.
