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zolpidem, zole-pi-dem, belongs to the group, central nervous system, cns, depressants, medicines that slow down the nervous system, zolpidem, treat insomnia, trouble in sleeping, zolpidem helps you get to sleep faster and sleep through the night, in general, when sleep medicines are used every night for a long time, may lose their effectiveness, in most cases, sleep medicines should be used only for short periods, 1, 2 days, generally for no longer than 1, 2 weeks, dosage form oral, tablets, before using this medicine sleep medicines, a special type, memory loss, ``amnesia'', when this occurs, a person does not remember what has happened during the several hours between use, the time when its effects wear off, this is usually not a problem since most people fall asleep after taking the medicine, in most instances, memory problems can be avoided by taking zolpidem only when you are able to get a full night's sleep, 7 to 8 hours, before you need, active again, be sure to talk to a physician if you think you are having memory problems, in deciding to use a medicine, for zolpidem, allergic reaction to zolpidem, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, zolpidem has not been studied in pregnant women, studies in pregnant animals, zolpidem slows down the development, the offspring when given to the mother in doses many times the human dose, pregnant, may become pregnant, when breast-feeding (Encyc), although zolpidem passes into breast milk, it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies, studies on this medicine, done only in adult patients, zolpidem in children with use in other age groups, confusion and falling are more likely to occur, elderly, usually more sensitive than younger adults to the effects, zolpidem, an interaction might occur, change the dose, when you are taking zolpidem, health care professionals, other central nervous system, cns, depressants, medicines that cause drowsiness (Encyc), tricyclic antidepressants, amitriptyline, elavil, amoxapine, asendin, clomipramine, anafranil, desipramine, pertofrane, doxepin, sinequan, imipramine, tofranil, nortriptyline, aventyl, protriptyline, vivactil, trimipramine, surmontil, the cns depressant effects, zolpidem, possibly leading to unwanted effects other medical problems, zolpidem, any other medical problems, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, dependence, dependence on zolpidem may develop, emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, other chronic lung disease, mental depression, sleep apnea, temporary stopping, breathing during sleep, zolpidem may make these conditions worse, kidney disease (Encyc), liver disease (Encyc), higher blood levels, zolpidem may result, increasing the chance, side effects, take this medicine, do not take it more often, do not take it for a longer time, too much is taken, can become habit-forming, causing mental, physical dependence, take zolpidem just before going to bed, when you are ready to go to sleep, works very quickly to put, sleep, do not take this medicine when my schedule does not permit, get a full night's sleep, 7 to 8 hours, must wake up before this, may continue to feel drowsy and may experience memory problems, the effects, the medicine have not had time to wear off, zolpidem, taken with, without food, a full, empty stomach, can work faster if you take it on an empty stomach, a physician tells, take the medicine a certain way, take it exactly as directed, zolpidem will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, zolpidem, dose is different, the number, tablets, take depends on the strength, for oral, dosage form, tablets, for the treatment, insomnia, trouble in sleeping, 10 milligrams, at bedtime, 5 mg at bedtime, children up to 18 years, determined by the doctor, if i miss a dose, skip the missed dose, back to my regular dosing schedule, do not double doses, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, in other damp places, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, if you think you need, take zolpidem for more than 7 to 10 days, insomnia that lasts longer than this, another medical problem, will add to the effects, alcohol and other cns depressants, medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness (Encyc), some examples, cns depressants are antihistamines, medicine for hay fever, other allergies, colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine, narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants, anesthetics, some dental anesthetics, check with a physician before taking, especially older persons, to become drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded, clumsy, unsteady, less alert than they are normally, even though zolpidem is taken at bedtime, can cause some people to feel drowsy, less alert on arising, double vision, other vision problems, make sure you know how you react to zolpidem before you drive, dizzy, not alert, able to see well, develop any unusual and strange thoughts, behavior, taking zolpidem, more unusual and extreme, confusion, worsening, depression hallucinations, seeing, hearing, feeling things that are not there, suicidal thoughts, unusual excitement, nervousness, irritability, will be taking zolpidem for a long time, do not stop taking it without first checking with a physician, reduce gradually, the amount you are taking, before stopping completely, stopping this medicine suddenly, withdrawal side effects, after taking zolpidem for insomnia, difficulty sleeping, rebound insomnia, for the first few nights after you stop taking it, think you, someone else, get emergency help at once, taking an overdose, zolpidem, taking alcohol, other cns depressants with zolpidem may lead to breathing problems and unconsciousness, an overdose are severe drowsiness (Encyc), severe nausea, vomiting, staggering, troubled breathing, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, side effects occur, clumsiness, unsteadiness, confusion, more common in older adults, mental depression, dizziness (Encyc), lightheadedness, fainting, falling, more common in older adults, fast heartbeat, hallucinations, seeing, hearing, feeling things that are not there, skin rash (Encyc), swelling, face, trouble in sleeping, unusual excitement, nervousness, irritability, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, symptoms, overdose, clumsiness, unsteadiness, severe, dizziness (Encyc), severe, double vision, other vision problems, drowsiness (Encyc), severe, nausea, severe, troubled breathing, slow heartbeat, vomiting, severe, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, abdominal, stomach pain, daytime drowsiness (Encyc), diarrhea, double vision, other vision problems, drugged feelings, dryness, mouth, general feeling, discomfort, illness, headache, memory problems, nausea, nightmares, unusual dreams, vomiting, after you stop using this medicine, body may need time to adjust, time this takes depends on the amount, medicine you were using and how long you used it, during this time check with a physician if you notice, side effects, abdominal, stomach cramps (Encyc), discomfort, agitation, nervousness, feelings, panic, convulsions, seizures, flushing, lightheadedness, muscle cramps (Encyc), nausea, sweating, tremors, uncontrolled crying, unusual tiredness (Encyc), weakness, vomiting, worsening, mental, emotional problems, other side effects, brand names, ambien category sedative-hypnotic