Zolpidem Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Zolpidem side effects include allergy, daytime drowsiness, dizziness, drugged feeling, headache, diarrhea, nausea. Less common Zolpidem side effects include chest pain, fatigue, abnormal dreams, agitation, amnesia, anxiety, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, and vomiting. Rare Zolpidem side effects may include aggravation of high blood pressure, aggression, anemia, belching, blisters, decreased sex drive, delusion, kidney failure, kidney pain, leg cramps, and weight loss.

Zolpidem Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Zolpidem side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Zolpidem is a sleeping pill used as a short-term treatment of insomnia. Zolpidem is fairly new medicine and is chemically different from other common sleep aids. By comparison, to other sleep aids Zolpidem has modest muscle relaxing action and that is why it has less of a hangover effect on people. Zolpidem's goal is to reduce the time between going to bed and falling asleep. Zolpidem is for temporary use of week to 10days maximum and should not be used for longer period of time. If insomnia t lasts longer than 10days then it could be a symptom of another problem.

ZOLPIDEM OVERDOSE

Zolpidem overdose symptoms may become more life threatening if the person is also taking other drugs that depress the central nervous system. People who take more than 10mg per day of Zolpidem may become excessively depressed or even go into a light coma. In case of Zolpidem overdose, seek medical attention right away. If you miss a dose of Zolpidem, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Zolpidem.

ZOLPIDEM AND PREGNANCY

Zolpidem has affected the fetus in animal studies. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle –feed while taking Zolpidem.

WARNING FOR ZOLPIDEM

Zolpidem could be habit forming, especially if taken for more than 10 days.

Do not combine Zolpidem with alcohol.

Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or lung problems.

Zolpidem may make you sleepy and unable to concentrate. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.

If you have Asthma or other breathing problems like COPD, they may become worse with Zolpidem.

ZOLPIDEM INTERACTION

It is imperative to check with your physician before combining Zolpidem with the following:

Other tranquilizers

Antidepressant drugs

Drugs that depress the central nervous system, including Valium, Percocet, and Benadryl.

ZOLPIDEM DOSES

ADULTS
The usual dose is 10mg right before bedtime. Your doctor may prescribe a smaller dose if you are over 65 or have liver or kidney problems.
CHILDREN
Zolpidem is not recommended for children under 18.
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