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Precautions while Using this Medicine
Before taking zolpidem,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to zolpidem or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medi
cations you are taking, especially allergy preparations, antihistamines, barbiturates, cold medicines, medications for depression or seizures, pain relievers, tranquilizers, and vitamins.
- tell
your doctor if you have, or have ever had kidney or liver disease, a history of alcoholism or drug abuse or depression, asthma, breathing problems, or allergies.
- tell your doctor if you are pre
gnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking zolpidem, call your doctor.
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Why is this medication prescribed?
If you're suffering from insomnia, ask your doctor about AMBIEN (Ambien ( Zolpidem ) tartrate), the most prescribed sleep medication in the United States.Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic used for the sho
rt-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep). It is used to treat sleep disorders such as trouble falling asleep, waking up many times during the night, or waking up too early
in the morning
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Stop Using This Medicine
If you will be taking zolpidem for a long time, do not stop taking it without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping co
mpletely. Stopping this medicine suddenly may cause withdrawal side effects.
After taking zolpidem for insomnia, you may have difficulty sleeping (rebound insomnia) for the first few nights a
fter you stop taking it
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Drug Interactions
Ambien ( Zolpidem ) may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, other sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety
medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor approves. ? Drugs other than those listed here may also inte
ract with Ambien ( Zolpidem ). Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
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How to Use
Take Ambien ( Zolpidem ) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. ? Take each dose with a full glass
of water. ? Take Ambien ( Zolpidem ) just before you go to bed. It will make you drowsy, and you could fall and hurt yourself if you take your dose too long before you are ready for sleep. ? Do not t
ake more of this medication than is prescribed for you. ? Do not stop taking Ambien ( Zolpidem ) suddenly if you have been taking it for several weeks. Stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms
and make you uncomfortable. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien ( Zolpidem ). ? Store Ambien ( Zolpidem ) at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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Side Effects of This Medicine
Although side effects from zolpidem are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- constipation
- diarrhea
- headache
- dry mouth
- muscle aches
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- skin rash
- itching
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- difficulty breathing
- fever
- behavior changes
- mental confusion
- abnormal thinking or dreams
- d
epression
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