Uses
Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic used for the short-term treatment
of insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep).
How to take :
Zolpidem works very quickly; take this medicine right before going
to bed. Use it only when you will be able to sleep 7 to 8 hours or
longer.
Side effects :
Effects that may go away during treatment include daytime
drowsiness or dizziness.
Precaution :
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be
dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Using
this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may
lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially
dangerous tasks. For women: Zolpidem is excreted in breast milk.
Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Drug interactions :
Do not use Zolpidem if you are also taking ritonavir. Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding.
Storage :
Keep Zolpidem away from children. Store Zolpidem at room
temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in
a tightly-closed container, keep it away from heat and light.