Zolpidem

Brand names: Ambien, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, Zolpidem Tartrate, Zolpidem tartrate

Warnings

BOXED WARNING: "Complex sleep behaviors including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake may occur following use of zolpidem tartrate tablets. Some of these events may result in serious injuries, including death." | CNS depressant effects with next-day impairment risks; severe anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions possible; abnormal thinking and behavioral changes reported; respiratory depression risk, particularly with opioid use; withdrawal symptoms with rapid discontinuation; hepatic encephalopathy risk in severe liver disease.

Uses

Zolpidem tartrate tablets are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation.

Dosage forms & strengths

Tablet Tablet, Coated Tablet, Film Coated Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE 10 mg ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE 12.5 mg ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE 5 mg ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE 6.25 mg Zolpidem tartrate 5 mg

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Side effects

Short-term (under 10 nights): "Drowsiness (reported by 2% of zolpidem patients), dizziness (1%), and diarrhea (1%)." Long-term (28-35 nights): "Dizziness (5%) and drugged feelings (3%)."

Official source

DailyMed