Zolpidem

Zolpidem is a prescription drug that has been specially designed to help people suffering from insomnia to sleep better. This medicine is very efficient as it helps you to wake up in the morning feeling well-rested and refreshed. Zolpidem is not intended for people younger than 18. Take this medicine with a full glass of water and avoid crushing the tablet or doing anything else to it. If you take it with some food it may slow down the absorption, so it’s best to have an empty stomach when you are taking zolpidem. Your doctor needs to know your full medical history, including such conditions as kidney disease, lung disease, a history of drug or alcohol addiction, sleep apnea, suicidal thoughts, mental illness, liver disease, depression, or myasthenia gravis. The presence of some of these conditions may mean that you will require a lower or higher dose of zolpidem, or that your progress will need to be monitored very carefully to make sure you are succeeding in your treatment. Mild and serious side effects are possible when taking this medicine, and you need to be aware of both kinds. Mild side effects are most likely to go away on their own. They can include stuffy nose, dizziness, lack of coordination, headache, nausea, constipation, weakness, lightheadedness, sore throat, and blurred vision. More serious side effects that are nevertheless quite rare may include any of the following: aggression, confusion, no fear of danger, depression or hallucinations, and need to be reported to your health care provider as soon as possible. Make sure you let your doctor know if you are currently taking any of the following medications, as they can make your treatment unsafe: ketoconazole, rifampin, chlorpromazine, itraconazole, or antidepressants. Never combine these drugs with zolpidem without previously talking to your health care provider and getting his consent. If you think you may have taken too much of this medication and experience certain weird symptoms, seek emergency medical assistance as soon as possible. An overdose of zolpidem can be fatal. The following are considered to be serious overdose symptoms: lightheadedness, coma, sleepiness, shallow breathing, confusion, and fainting. The following symptoms are possible if you suddenly stop taking zolpidem after using regularly for some time: vomiting, panic, seizure, nausea, anxiety, behavior changes, sweating, stomach pain, and muscle cramps. To make your withdrawal painless, you will need to take less and less of this medication every day until you can stop taking it completely. Zolpidem may be also taken as needed. In that case make sure you take the exact dose recommended and never take a double dose, as this is not likely to increase the efficiency of your treatment. Make sure you keep track of how many tablets have already been used to exclude the possibility of other people using your drug. Zolpidem can be very dangerous if misused, and it’s your responsibility to make sure nothing like that happens.