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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Zolpidem

Zolpidem has 44 Side Effects total
13 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Zolpidem
 
USES:
Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

This medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less.


Zolpidem has 13 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Falling - Accidental Fall is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zolpidem
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Zolpidem has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Hiccups is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zolpidem
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Zolpidem Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Zolpidem has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):
Zolpidem has 2 severe interactions with Sodium Oxybate. Click here to see them
Zolpidem has 2 severe interactions with Xyrem. Click here to see them

Zolpidem has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Zolpidem has interactions of moderate seriousness with 15 drug(s).

Zolpidem has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Zolpidem has 14 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zolpidem.

Zolpidem Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Depression is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Contraindication Warnings 

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Hallucinations - Hallucination is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Impaired Cognition - Confused is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Memory Impairment - Loss of Memory is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Sleep Automatism - Perform Complex Natural behaviors while Asleep is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Zolpidem.

Zolpidem has 14 related brands and strengths:
 
Ambien 10 Mg Tab

Ambien 5 Mg Tab

Ambien Cr 12.5 Mg Tab

Ambien Cr 6.25 Mg Tab

Edluar 10 Mg Sublingual Tab

Edluar 5 Mg Sublingual Tab

Zolpidem 10 Mg Sublingual Tab

Zolpidem 10 Mg Tab

Zolpidem 5 Mg Sublingual Tab

Zolpidem 5 Mg Tab

Zolpidem 5 Mg/Spray (0.1 Ml) Oral Spray

Zolpidem Er 12.5 Mg Multiphase Tab

Zolpidem Er 6.25 Mg Multiphase Tab

Zolpimist 5 Mg/Spray (0.1 Ml) Oral Spray

Zolpidem - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed breathing or a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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