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it's about ambien and other brands of sleeping pills, and what can happen for some. and later, it will be one for the ages at the oscars. a race for best actress, far starters, like we've never seen before. makers of ambien need to lower their dosage because of what can happen the next morning. the story here, the effect is especially risky for women. our report tonight from nbc's tom costello. >> looks like the south 5 is miserable still. >> reporter: it's the morning rush hour, but is that driver in the lane next to you fully awake? the fda says it's received more than 700 reports of driving-related mishaps and terrible accidents related to common sleeping aids like ambien. drivers too drowsy to concentrate the morning after taking a sleeping pill. in carey kennedy's case, she claims to have taken ambien in the morning and crashed into a truck. >> i remember getting on the highway, and then i have no memory. >> reporter: now, with research showing sleeping medications can remain in the bloodstream longer than previously thought, especially in women, the fda has ord

you might recall ambien was found in keri kennedy's system last july. so what do these new guidelines recommend then? >> well, it's a recommendation, and what we're trying to do is make sure that women who metabolize the medication slower than men don't take the medicine and get up in the morning and go get in a car. it's not uncommon to do this, but the recommendations are coming out now, many of the people practicing clinically have known this for years. >> if we do metabolize slower than men, what are some of the side effects for women who have taken too much for their body weight. >> it's a great medicine to induce sleep, but not a great medicine at keeping you at sleep. the general recommendations are that you take it for a two to six-week period. you really want to modify the behavior whatever is causing the insomnia, probably the first line of therapy. and you're using it to simply assist people in getting rest until you get to the bottom of what the real cause of their insomnia is. >> and from what i understand, part of this drug is that people

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she had a chemical that ambien has. the fda is also recommending lowering the doses for men, but it won't be mandatory. millions of americans take ambien and other drugs to treat their insomnia. it helps them fall asleep faster. it causes drowsiness because it triggers different brain chemicals that contribute to thinks in the brain. >> reporter: the makers of ambien released a statement saying individuals taking zolpidem should always talk to their doctor about the most appropriate dose. and these medicines should not be used if these individuals are not able to get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep. the fda says patients should continue taking their currently prescribed dose until they can talk to their doctor. teresa garcia, cbs news, denver, colorado. >>> coming up after your local news on "cbs this morning," an update on the early flu season. i'm terrell brown. this is the "cbs morning news." he early flu season. i'm terrell brown. this is the "cbs morning news." smoke? nah, i'm good. ♪ ♪ [ male announc

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three hours after taking an ambien, winter driving scenario. what nick tells me right before i start. >> speed limit here is 55. >> reporter: i begin driving but within 30 seconds -- >> are you all right? >> reporter: i lost control and slam at high speed into a concrete barrier. remember, nick told me the speed limit before i started. one minute later, i have no memory of our conversation. i don't remember seeing a speed limit. this is a very serious crash. you went into the concrete barrier. >> oh. so -- >> you probably are not walking away from this crash. >> still to come on "news4 at 4:00," we will introduce you to the 2013 babies born just seconds after the clock struck midnight. >>> new laws taking effect across the country including marijuana legalizatio (woman) 3 days of walking to give a break cancer survivor a lifetime-- that's definitely a fair trade. it was such a beautiful experience. (jessica lee) ♪ and it's beautiful (woman) why walk 60 miles in the boldest breast cancer event in history? because your efforts help komen serve mi

have you encountered this problem and others related to ambien? >> ambien is a common drug.dication to induce sleep. the problem is, it's rapid onset. people will fall asleep at the dinner table. what we recommend is they actually get dressed, get into bed, take the medicine. it's about a 15-minute onset. it only lasts two to through hours. there's a c.r. formulation that people take that has a longer ability to keep them asleep. but it -- the other problems with ambien is you can get sleepwalking, retro-grade amnesia, headaches with it. it has like all medications some very common side effects, but it's also very effective at getting them to sleep. >> you say it only lasts two or three hours but stays in the system. >> that's exactly right. >> got it. does this announcement surprise you? i mean, isn't it somewhat long overdue? we've been using ambien, people have been using ambien for years. >> right. it doesn't surprise me. i don't think it surprises many people that practice clinically. all of these drugs, sedative hypnotic, in some way, shape, or form have a hangover eff

. >>> and now, a warning for millions of people who take sleeping pills like ambien. today, the fda said there is evidence that these pills can stay in the body longer than thought. including among drivers behind the wheel. and they plan to change the way some people use it, especially women. here's abc's lisa stark, who saw first-hand why. >> reporter: we showed you how dangerous it is to drive under the influence of ambien. here i am in a driving simulator, 30 minutes after taking the pill. am i on the wrong side of the road? 90 minutes after downing the medication. i totally fell asleep for a second. and at four hours, still obviously impaired. now, it turns out even those who wait the recommended eight hours after taking ambien and its generic versions may still be too impaired to drive. it's especially true for women who, for some unknown reason, do not clear the medicine as quickly. new studies show that after taking a regular 10 milligram ambien or its generic, 15% of women will still be impaired eight hours later. and after taking the extended release version,

million of people take ambien and similar drugs every night. the fda is now requiring manufacturers to lower the

. >>> well, do you need ambien to help you sleep at night? why the fda is going to start cracking down on just how much is in that pill that your doctor gives you. >>> and we know you love all the dirty details, but wait until you see what kind of nasty stuff russ is serving up next in this week's food alert. >>> i'm meteorologist topper shutt. 57 was the high. another day in paradise. your wake-up weather chilly to start. temperatures 32 to 40 by 5:00 and clouds. 7:00 30s. by 9:00, 38 to 46. now, just cloudy in the morning with a little bit of sun. we'll come back and let you know if you need to take your umbrella before you leave the house. we'll look ahead to a crazy weekend. >>> ladies, i've got a health alert for all of us tonight. there could be a new way to detect two dangerous forms of cancer before it is too late. there's a good chance you've already had this test. i'm talking about a pap smear. it is used to detect cervical cancer but it may also find cervical cancers as well. doctors are using a genome sequencing with this. it's su

important information for the millions of americans who take popular sleep medications, including ambien. why doctors are now telling women, in particular, to cut their doses in half. we'll explain that, savannah. >>> all right. and then a family in ohio, dealing with a rather bizarre problem. take a look at what happens when fire gets near the faucet. the water literally explodes into flames. and, as it turns out, this is not an isolated problem. we'll tell you what's behind it. but we will begin this morning with the winter storm taking aim at people here on the west coast to the great lakes. al has the forecast details. good morning to you. >> good morning, savannah. we've got a big storm system. let's go to the video, show you what people have been dealing with out west from utah on into parts of nevada. anywhere from 6 to 12" of snow. travel has been hazardous, at best. and it's just going to get worse. we've added to that a lot of strong wind activity. let's look at the radar. right now it doesn't look that impressive. it doesn't get through the mountains there. but if you get unde

there is a big change tonight for the nine million americanse who take the sleep aid ambien. the government said today that the recommended dose for women should be cut in half, and a lower dose is recommended for men as well. dr. john lapook has been looking into this for us. >> well, scott, the active ingredient in ambien, the fda decision comes from lab studies that show, eight hours after somebody takes a normal standard dose of ambien, the drug levels in the blood are potentially capable of causing a driving problem in 15% of women and 3% of men. it's even higher in the extended form of the drug-- that's 33% of women and 25% of men. >> pelley: eight hours afterwards. >> eight hours later. >> pelley: there are other sleep medications on the market. what about them? >> the fda specifically stressed this. any sleep medication has the potential to cause drowsiness, and people need to think about this and adjust their taking ofr that medication accordingly. >> pelley: john, thanks very much. defense secretary leon panetta said today that he is very concerned about what would

. >>> well health news in the sleep aid ambien. why the fda wants to you take even less of it. evidence now shows that these pills can cause big problems especially for women. lisa stark saw it firsthand. >> showed you how dangerous it is to drive under the influence of ambien. here i am in a driving simulator 30 minutes after taking the pill. >> am i on the right side of the road. >>reporter: 90 minutes after downing the education -- medication. 4 hours? still obviously impaired. now it turns out even those who wait the recommended eight hours after taking ambien and generic version may still be too im paivrd to dry. it's especially true for women. who for some unknown reason do not clear the immediate as quickly. new studies show that after taking a regular 10 milligram ambien or generic, 15 percent of women will still be impaired eight hours later. after taking the extended relief version? whopping 33 percent won't be alert enough for things like driving. so the fda says the new recommended dose for women half of what it is now. but first check with your doctor. those relyin

the fda is ordering lower doses of ambien and other sleeping pills to prevent side effects. fox's anna coyman has more. >> reporter: if you have efforts with sleeping, a new decision by the fda could leave you tossing and turning. the agency is now ordering drugmakers to lower dosages of the drug. >> for a lot of patients it's becoming a little addictive, you know, and they rely on ambien constantly now to go to sleep. >> reporter: according to the centers for disease control and prevention, about 70 million americans suffer from chronic sleep problems. last year alone doctors issued close to 40 million prescriptions for sleep inducing drugs like ambien and while the meds are said to be nonhabit forming, their lingering affects could affect your alertness. >> we see a lot of people that have gotten themselves in automobile accidents where they are driving and lose that cognitive connection with their driving skills. >> reporter: research shows morning drowsiness can interfere with driving increasing the risk of car accidents. the fda says a key ingredient in the pills zolfed

the fda is ordering the makers of ambien and other sleep medications to hav the doses. the fda has received more than 700 reports of driving related mishappens related to common sleep aids like ambien. >>> defense secretary leon panetta warns the military could be hollowed out if congress doesn't come to a budget deal. acting before congress does or the automatic cuts take effect, panetta ordered cost cutting measures including delaying contracts and a freeze on hiring. both panetta and general martin dempsey, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff agree military readiness should not be affected. >> if fiscal uncertainty has become a very serious threat to our national security. >> readiness is what's now in jeopardy. we're on the brink of creating a hollow force, the very thing we said we must avoid. >> secretary panetta said he intends to stemt u.s. troops from any cuts. >>> the afghan president hamid karzai will hold a meeting today with president obama about troop levels. in advance of that he met with secretary of state hillary clinton about handing off security

. >>> the fda is ordering the makers of ambien and other sleep medications to cut in half the dosage of those drugs especially for woman it can stay in the levels of blood to make it difficult to drive or concentrate the next morning. women metabolize the sleeping pills more slowly than men. the fda says it's received more than 700 reports of driving-related mishaps related to common sleep aids like ambien. >>> defense secretary leon panetta is moving to prepare for drastic military cuts if congress can't reach a deal on a budget and automatic spending cuts take effect. panetta has ordered cost cutting measures including delaying contracts and a freeze on hiring. both panetta and general martin dempsey, the chairman of joints chief of staff agree that the military readiness should not be affected. >> this fiscal uncertainty has become a very are serious threat. for national security. readiness is now what's in jeopardy. we're on the brink of creating a hollow force. the very thing we said we must avoid. >> secretary panetta has said he intends to exempt u.s. troops from any cuts. >>>

ambien and its generic zolpidiem are the most common.omplex sleep-related behavior can increase your chances of getting in a car crash. >> the two biggest things i noticed four-speed variants and the ability for her to stay in her lane. as the day progressed, her skills started to deteriorate. >> experts say that taking ambien and getting behind the wheel wheel is as bad as driving drunk. are supplying a soothing touch to preemies. we have more. >> to still live and thrive, the main indoor as many as 14 painfumewe have more. >> to still live and thrive, the main indoor as many as 14 painful medical -- they may endure as many as 14 painful medical procedures per day, making it important to teach these babies about positive tot. >> i cried the first time. >> it is when the baby lies on the mom or dad felt chest for skin to skin contact. >> if it stabilizes them. it makes them sleep better. i just feel like it is a paid benefit. it gets them back on track. >> it can help regulate breathing and heart rate and even has an analgesic effect. >>

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toxicology tests showed she had a chemical found in ambient in her -- ambien in her system. >> reporter: that's why the new rule applies to them. they are also recommending lowering the doses for men, but it won't be mandatory. >> reporter: millions of americans, they take ambien and other drugs containing that drug to treat their insome knee yeah -- insomnia. >> because of the different brain chemicals that control the sleepiness of the brain. >> they released a statement saying that the individuals taking the drug should always talk to their doctor about the most appropriate dose. and that these medicine, they should not be used if individuals are unable to get the recommended 7 to 8 hours to sleep. and the fda says that patients, they should continue taking their currently prescribed dose until they could talk to their doctor. teresa garcia, cbs news, denver, colorado. >>> and now they point out that the extended release forms of these drugs, they have the highest risk for impairment the next morning as you can imagine. >>> all right, no doubt, hollywood is all a buzz tonight about t

the fda is ordering lower doses of ambien to prevent reported harmful side affects. >> reporter: iveve you have issues sleeping, a new effort could leave you tossing and turning and the agency ordering lower dosages. >> it's addictive and they rely on ambien constantly to go to sleep. >> reporter: 70 million americans suffer from chronic sleep problems. last year alone, the doctors issued close to 40 million prescriptions for sleep- inducing drugs like ambien and while the meds are non-habit forming, the lingering affects could affect your alertness. >> and we have seen a lot of people getting themselves in automobile accidents where they're driving and, gan, they lose the cognitive connection with their driving skills. >> reporter: it can interfere with driving and increasing the risk of car accidents. the key ingredient in the pills stays in woman's bodies longer. they're ordering drug makers to cut doses of regular pills in half to 5 milligrams for women and suggest they consider low dose ams for men as well. the fda received a number of reports of cooks accidents over the years a

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. >> and if you rely on ambien to get a good night's rest, federal officials -- health officials have some new rules which will impact your life. >> happy friday. keep it right here, wusa9 returns in two minutes. >>> welcome back. 4:40 on this friday morning. a quiet this morning, we've got 30s and some 40s to start. could see a shower by noon but a better chance the rain will be developing after the noon hour with the highs in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees. much warmer 267s for the weekend and -- temperatures for the weekend and i'll tell you all about it in the next five minutes. right now monika with timesaver traffic. >>> a serious accident in carol county route 97 new washington road is shut down in both directions at route 26. liberty road. a medevac helicopter just left the scene and it will be closed through the rush hour. in pennsylvania avenue at prince george's county traffic is moving well. i'll be back with more traffic coming up at 4:47. andrea and mike? >>> thanks monika. time for the first your money segment of this friday morning. >> speaking of money, here's the

last year alone, doctors issued close to 40 million descriptions for sleep-inducing drugs like ambien >> we see a lot of people who have gotten themself in automobile accidents where they are driving and they lose that cognitive connection with their driving kills. >> reporter: research shows morning drowsiness can interfere with driving increasing the risk of car accidents. the fda now says a key ingredient in the pill stays in women's bodies longer. they are ordering drug makers to cut doses of regular pills in half to five milligrams for women and suggest doctors consider lower dosages for men as well. the fda has received a number of reports of car accidents connected to the drug over the years but it is not known how big a role sleeping pill played in the incident. for now though, they say patients should continue taking their currently prescribed dose until they can talk to their doctor about the best way to proceed. meantime, the dea is now pushing for tighter restricts on the nation's most widely used drug, the painkiller vicodin. they are hoping the fda would put these drugs

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. >>> a warning if you take ambien to help you sleep. may want to wait a little while before getting behind the wheel. the faa received more than 700 reports of accidents caused by drivers still drousy because they took a sleep aid. the problem is so serious the agency is ordering the maker of ambien to cut the recommended dosage in hatch for women because their bodies retain the drug longer than men. >> i remember getting on the highway and then i have no memory. >> i have seen everything from them nodding off while their they're talking to me to them talking like in tongue. >> the maker of ambien says the sleep aid should not be taken at all unless the person taking it gets the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep. >>> nearly a year after receiving the most extensive full-face transplant ever completed, 37-year-old richard lee norris is regaining the ability to speak and show expression. the university of maryland has recently released detailtion on hus amazing progress and doctor steven hopping joins us now to explain why this is

if you took ambien to help you sleep last night, you might want to wait a while before getting behind the wheel today. the fda says it received more than 700 reports of accidents caused by drivers still drowsy because they took a sleep aid. the problem is so serious, the agency is ordering the maker of ambien to cut the recommended dosage in half for women. that's because women process the drug much slower than men. >> i remember getting on the highway and then i have no memory -- >> i've seen everything from them nodding off while talking to me to them talking like in tongues. >> the maker of ambien said the sleep aid should not be taken unless the person can get the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep. >>> let's check in with melissa mollet at the live desk with breaking news. >> this is just in to the newsroom. 12 prisoners, including al qaeda linked inmates await being execution, have escaped from a jail near baghdad. police say right now the manhunt is on. they escaped through windows of their cells and seized the weapons of guardsmaning observation towers. at the live desk, meliss

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but the drug company that develops ambien says it stands by its safety. as for men, the fda says they ought to think about cutting their dosage, as well. >> we're just talking about it. everybody's had this reaction to ambien. >> i cut mine in half, anyway. that's about the right dose. >>> now, to a wild story out of florida. huge pythons are taking over part of the state, slithering right into people's backyards. and florida is declaring open season on the predators, inviting people from all over the world -- or from the u.s., to help control them. steve osunsami has more. good morning. >> reporter: wildlife officials tell us the problem just isn't in the everglades. they found these snakes in parks, in people's homes. and they're hoping this hunt will help. florida authorities are desperate to get rid of these snakes, calling this a snake hunting mission. no experience necessary. no licensed needed. just a gun or a knife. by some estimates, nearly 150,000 pythons are living in the everglades alone. but the snakes haven't stopped there. >> they're starti

do not take intermezzo if you have had an allergic reaction to drugs containing zolpidem, such as ambien. allergic reactions such as shortness of breath or swelling of your tongue or throat may occur and may be fatal. intermezzo should not be taken if you have taken another sleep medicine at bedtime or in the middle of the night or drank alcohol that day. do not drive or operate machinery until at least 4 hours after taking intermezzo and you're fully awake. driving, eating, or engaging in other activities while not fully awake without remembering the event the next day have been reported. abnormal behaviors may include aggressiveness, agitation, hallucinations, or confusion. alcohol or taking other medicines that make you sleepy may increase these risks. in depressed patients, worsening of depression, including risk of suicide, may occur. intermezzo, like most sleep medicines, has some risk of dependency. common side effects are headache, nausea, and fatigue. so if you suffer from middle-of-the-night insomnia, ask your doctor about intermezzo and return to sleep again. ♪ you're playing