The use of Ambien could explain the difficulties of the Biden debate, suggests his Hunter

Dark doctors after Hunter Biden said that the sleeping pills could have contributed to the apparent cognitive struggles of his father during the presidential debates of 2024.

The son of former president Joe Biden made these statements in an interview with the YouTube host Andrew Callaghan who was published on Monday.

When he discussed his father’s performance during the first presidential debate on June 27, 2024 – which was widely described as “disastrous” and finally led Joe Biden to abandon the race – Hunter Biden underlined the alleged use by his father of the Ambien de Sleep Aid.

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“I’m going to tell you what, I know exactly what happened in this debate. He flew around the world, basically, and the mileage he could have stealed in the world three times,” said Hunter Biden during an appearance on “Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan.”

“He is 81 years old. He is tired as s —. They give him a ambien to be able to sleep. He goes on stage and he seems to be a deer in the headlights. And he feeds a story F ————– that everyone wants to tell.”

Dark doctors after Hunter Biden said that the sleeping pills could have contributed to the apparent cognitive struggles of his father during the presidential debates of 2024. (Getty Images)

Ambien (generic name zolpidem) is a prescription drug for insomnia. It is intended only for short -term use, according to Goodrx.

Some of the most common ambien side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, muscle and joint pain, and double or blurred vision, said the source above.

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The drug can also cause memory problems and a groan during the day.

More serious and rare side effects may include hallucinations, “abnormal thought and behavior” and “an increased risk of dementia in the elderly”, according to Goodrx.

The debate by former president Biden against Donald Trump in 2024 opened the valves to criticize his mental acuity. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images | Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images | Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)

“In itself, zolpidem can cause a higher risk of falls, modified behavior and superfinity. If it is combined with other substances, the risks are even higher,” said the same source.

“Zolpidem can cause diurnal sleeping, dizzy, confusion and slowdown in brain activity, especially when combined with alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids or tricyclic antidepressants.”

“Studies have suggested that even the short -term use of Ambien can cause delirium and confusion.”

It is recommended that people aged 65 and more “additional care” after taking the medication, as this can increase the risk of falling.

Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News principal medical analyst, agreed that Ambien can lead to confusion, hallucinations or out of the body.

“Ambien is not an excellent medication for the elderly for these reasons,” said Siegel, who did not deal with Biden, at Fox News Digital.

Ambien can cause confusion, hallucinations or experiences outside the body, according to a high -level medical expert. (istock)

However, the doctor continued: “We have no verifiable source to be sure that this is true about the Ambien … He could have taken anything.”

Siegel also stressed that Ambien is not a sedative, and if Biden took him the previous night, he should have dissipated at the time of the debate.

“And taking it just before the debate makes no sense – no doctor recommends it,” said Siegel.

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Dr. Michaela Robbins, nurse certified by the board of directors in New York and founder of East X West Med, a hormonal and longevity practice, was not involved in Biden’s care, but commented the possible role of Ambien in his alleged state.

“It is difficult to say without providing a complete medical assessment, but generally the use of Ambien can absolutely cause the type of confusion that Biden seemed to live,” she told Fox News Digital.

It is recommended that people 65 and over use additional care “after taking the medication, as this can cause an increased risk of falling. (istock)

“Studies have suggested that even the short -term use of the Ambien can cause delirium and confusion, and that long -term use has been associated with an increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline, in particular in the geriatric population.”

She added: “It is less likely to cause this type of impact in a younger and healthy individual – but for the age of someone Biden, the confusion induced by drugs is common, especially with sedatives.”

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Overall, Robbins said, Ambien is recognized as a “problematic and inappropriate drug” when prescribed for the elderly.

“Ambien can be a really dangerous drug in the elderly, especially when or if it is combined with other drugs,” she said.

“For the age of someone Biden, the confusion induced by drugs is common, especially with sedatives.”

Whenever Ambien is prescribed, it is recommended that the patient will receive an in -depth medical assessment and discuss the advantages and disadvantages with a doctor.

“From the point of view of longevity, I think there are better interventions to prevent or treat insomnia which have less health risks and lead to less mental disability,” Robbins advised.

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Fox News Digital contacted the representatives of Joe Biden and at Cosette Pharmaceuticals, the current ambien manufacturer, to comment.