Zolpidem

Zolpidem is a medicine that belongs to the class of sedative-hypnotics. This drug is used for patients that have trouble falling and staying asleep. Make sure you start taking Zolpidem only if your health care provider recommended doing so. Make sure you always take the exact dose recommended for as long as prescribed, as otherwise there is a risk you may develop an addiction and this medicine will stop being efficient for you. If you then stop taking Zolpidem after using it for a long time, withdrawal symptoms are possible. The following withdrawal symptoms can be experienced if you stop the treatment suddenly: anxiety, sweating, panic, muscle cramps, seizure, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, behavior changes, and fainting. Always discuss all the aspects of your treatment with your health care provider. The following medications will need to be discussed to make sure they do not interact with Zolpidem: cold or allergies medications, sedatives, rifampin, medications for anxiety, pain medications, sleeping pills, antidepressants, mental illness drugs, sertraline, seizure drugs, and tranquilizers. Any medical conditions you have been diagnosed with are supposed to be reported to your health care provider. This is important as some medical conditions have been reported to interfere with the effects of Zolpidem. Your dose may need to be adjusted or you will be recommended to show up for regular appointments. The following medical conditions are especially important to mention: a history of suicidal thoughts, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, myasthenia gravis, liver disease, emphysema, sleep apnea, a history of drug or alcohol addiction, a history of depression or mental illness, kidney disease, asthma, and bronchitis. Some mild sand more serious side effects are possible. The following mild side effects are sometimes experienced: heartburn, constipation, muscle aches, drowsiness, changes in appetite, headache, weakness, diarrhea, dry mouth, neck pain, unsteady walking, stomach pain, dizziness, burning or tingling, and uncontrollable shaking. More serious side effects are also possible, although unlikely and need to be reported to your health care provider as soon as possible. These may include rash, blurred vision, difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest pain, itching, hoarseness, pounding heartbeat, swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and hives. In some rare cases people taking Zolpidem develop psychological symptoms that may affect the quality of your treatment, such as new or worsening depression, hallucinations, confusion, memory problems, suicidal thoughts, unusual behavior, difficulty concentrating, and aggressiveness. Never take more of this medicine than prescribed, as an overdose is possible. The following symptoms may indicate an overdose: slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, loss of consciousness, and drowsiness. Seek emergency medical help if you get any of the symptoms mentioned.