Zolpidem

Zolpidem is a drug intended for the treatment of insomnia (a sleep problem) in people diagnosed with this problem that require some remedy to fall and stay asleep. If you have been prescribed the extended-release capsule of zolpidem make sure you do not crush or chew it to prevent the medicine from being released too soon. Otherwise you may not experience the maximum benefits of taking zolpidem. If you are not planning to sleep for at least 7-8 hours do not take zolpidem. This medicine will make you sleepy and it's best to stay in bed for the next 8 hours from the moment you took the tablet. You will feel better after about a week of treatment. Zolpidem is not supposed to be taken for a long time as it can cause addiction and tolerance. Sometimes zolpidem may cause side effects, although this medicine is generally very well tolerated. The following side effect are considered to be mild: uncontrollable shaking, headache, weakness, changes in appetite, ringing, in the ears, diarrhea, eye redness, dizziness, difficulty keeping balance, constipation, dry mouth, stomach pain, and drowsiness. If you notice these symptoms change in intensity and get bothersome – make sure you talk to your doctor about the possibility of a dose adjustment.

Let your health care provider know if you are currently using or are planning to use drugs for mental illness, seizure medications, cold medications, rifampin, tranquilizers, pain medications, allergies medications, sleeping pills, antidepressants, sertraline, sedatives, and medications for anxiety. Also make sure you report any vitamins, nutritional supplements and other products of the kind you are taking. Your doctor is also supposed know if you ever had any health problems, such as liver or kidney disease, breathing problems, problem with heavy snoring, depression, myasthenia gravis, or sleep apnea, as some of them may prevent you fro safely taking this medication. Although serious side effects are quite rare you may still get them when taking zolpidem. Let your doctor know if you have nausea, vomiting, hives, rash, chest pain, itching, pounding heartbeat, swelling, difficulty breathing, and some vision problems. In case of an overdose your local emergency center should be contacted. Make sure you report any symptoms of overdose that include slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness and coma.