Zolpidem is a drug that is prescribed for the treatment of short-term insomnia. This selection from the eMedTV archives contains other important information on zolpidem and its uses, effects, and potential side effects.
What is zolpidem used for? As this eMedTV article explains, zolpidem is used for treating short-term insomnia. The drug can help patients fall asleep faster, sleep longer, have fewer awakenings, and experience a higher quality of sleep.
Common zolpidem side effects include lightheadedness, diarrhea, and dizziness. This eMedTV resource provides a list of other side effects, including rare problems and serious zolpidem side effects that require medical attention.
For people who are beginning treatment with zolpidem, dosing generally starts at 10 mg. This eMedTV Web page offers important zolpidem dosing information, including precautions and tips for taking the medication.
This eMedTV page offers a list of several medicines (such as alcohol and rifampin) that may cause drug interactions with zolpidem. These interactions can alter the way in which your body metabolizes the drugs, which can lead to complications.
After a couple of weeks, zolpidem may lose its effectiveness in helping people sleep. This eMedTV segment contains other zolpidem precautions and warnings, including other possible side effects and conditions that you should report to your doctor.
Zolpidem tartrate extended-release is a prescription drug used for the treatment of insomnia. This eMedTV article further describes zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets and the uses, effects, and dosing guidelines of the medicine.
