
Ambien under scrutiny amid claims Joe Biden had been taking sleep drug
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Medical experts weigh in on Hunter Biden's allegation that the sleep medication Ambien could have affected Joe Biden's cognitive function during the presidential debate.
"Studies have suggested that even short-term use of Ambien may cause delirium and confusion." "For someone Biden’s age, medication-induced confusion is common, especially with sedatives." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
When discussing his father’s performance in the first presidential debate on June 27, 2024 — which was widely described as "disastrous" and ultimately led to Joe Biden dropping out of the race — Hunter Biden pointed to his father’s alleged use of the sleep aid Ambien.













