Zolpidem is used to help remedy some sleep problem (insomnia) in grown-ups. If you've trouble drifting off to sleep, it helps you go to sleep faster, so you can get an improved night's rest. Zolpidem is owned by a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on the brain to make a calming effect.
This medication is usually tied to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less.
Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet furnished by your friendly phamacist before you start taking zolpidem every time you have a refill. If you've questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take medicines by mouth on an empty stomach as directed by a medical expert, usually after a night. Since zolpidem works quickly, get it right before you obtain into bed. Do not take it with or after a meal as it won't be quickly.
Do not take a dose of the drug if you don't have enough time for the full night's sleep of at least 7 to 8 hours. If you have to wake before that, you could have some loss of memory and might have trouble safely doing any action that requires alertness, like driving or operating machinery. (See also Precautions section.)
Dosage is based on your gender, age, condition, other medications you might be taking, and response to treatment. Do not improve your dose, take it more regularly, or apply it longer than prescribed. Do not take more than 10 milligrams a day. Women are generally prescribed a lower dose as the drug is taken away in the body less quickly than in men. Older adults are often prescribed less dose to decrease the risk of unwanted effects.
This medication may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if it is often used regularly for any long time or even in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, flushing, stomach cramps, nervousness, shakiness) may occur in case you suddenly stop using prescription drugs. To prevent withdrawal reactions, a medical expert may lessen your dose gradually. Consult a medical expert or pharmacist for additional information, and report any withdrawal reactions straight away.
Though it helps a lot of people, prescription drugs may sometimes cause addiction. This risk could be higher if you have an ingredient use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take medicines just as prescribed in order to reduce the potential risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
When medicines is employed for a long time, may possibly not are well. Talk with your doctor if this medication reduces well.
Tell a medical expert if the condition persists after 7 to 10 days, or if it worsens.
You could possibly have sleep problems the first few nights once you stop taking medicines. This is called rebound insomnia and it is normal. It will usually go away after 1-2 nights. If this effect continues, contact your doctor.
Dizziness may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
This medication might make you sleepy in daytime. Tell your doctor in case you have daytime drowsiness. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Remember that a medical expert has prescribed medicines as he or she gets judged the advantage of you is in excess of the potential risk of unwanted side effects. Many people using medicines would not have serious negative effects.
Tell a medical expert without delay if all of these unlikely but serious negative effects occur: loss of memory, mental/mood/behavior changes (for example new/worsening depression, abnormal thoughts, thoughts of suicide, hallucinations, confusion, agitation, aggressive behavior, anxiety).
Rarely, after investing in this drug, people have gotten up out of bed and driven vehicles although it is not fully awake ("sleep-driving"). People have also sleepwalked, prepared/eaten food, made telephone calls, or had sex while not fully awake. Often, they will usually do not remember these events. This problem can be dangerous for you as well as to others. If you find out that you've done any of these activities after taking medicines, tell your medical professional without delay. Your risk is increased if you use alcohol and other medications that could cause you to drowsy while taking zolpidem.
A grave hypersensitivity to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away in case you notice any symptoms of a serious hypersensitive reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete set of possible negative effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact a medical expert or pharmacist.
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Call your physician for medical health advice about negative effects. You may report unwanted side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call a medical expert for medical advice about side effects. You may report unwanted effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Before taking zolpidem, tell your doctor or pharmacist in case you are allergic into it; or in the event you have another allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which could cause allergic reactions or another problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more information.
Before using this medication, tell your physician or pharmacist your health background, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood problems (like depression, thoughts of suicide), personal or ancestors and family history of an element use disorder (for example overuse of or being hooked on drugs/alcohol), personal or genealogy of sleepwalking, lung/breathing problems (for example chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, snore), some muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
The effects on this drug can last even as soon as you awaken the very next day. If you did not get 7 to 8 hours of sleep or took other medications that made you sleepy or will be more sensitive to this drug, you may feel alert however, not think clearly enough they are driving. You may also experience dizziness or blurred/double vision. Alcohol or marijuana can cause you to be more dizzy. Wait a minimum of 8 hours after using this drug before driving, and do not drive, use machinery, or do just about anything that has to have alertness unless you can perform it safely. This medication can also increase the potential risk of falls. Avoid booze. Talk to your physician if you are using marijuana.
Children could be more responsive to the side effects with this drug, especially dizziness and hallucinations.
Older adults may be more understanding of the negative effects of the drug, especially dizziness, confusion, unsteadiness, and excessive drowsiness. These unwanted side effects can increase the potential risk of falling.
Before having surgery, tell your physician or dentist about each of the products you have (including prescribed drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Infants born to mothers that have taken sedative-hypnotics close to the duration of delivery could possibly have undesirable effects like breathing problems or withdrawal symptoms. Discuss the hazards and benefits with your doctor.
A small amount of this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your medical professional before breast-feeding.
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