Zolpidem : Before Using

Zolpidem - Systemic

Brand Names

Ambien Zolpidem *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

Sleep medication may cause a special type of memory loss or ``amnesia''. When this occurs, a person does not remember what has happened during the few hours between use of the drug and the time when its effects wear off. This is usually not a problem since most people fall asleep after taking the drug. 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 to be active again. Be sure to talk to your family doctor if you think you are having memory problems.

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For zolpidem, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to zolpidem. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Zolpidem has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pregnant pets have shown that zolpidem slows down the development of the offspring when given to the mother in doses many times the human dose. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

Although zolpidem passes into breast milk, it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of zolpidem in children with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Confusion and falling are more likely to occur in the elderly, who are usually more sensitive than adults people to the effects of zolpidem.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking zolpidem, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Other central nervous system - CNS depressants - medication that cause drowsiness
Tricyclic antidepressants - amitriptyline " Elavil ", amoxapine " Asendin ", clomipramine " Anafranil ", desipramine " Pertofrane ", doxepin " Sinequan ", imipramine " Tofranil ", nortriptyline " Aventyl ", protriptyline " Vivactil ", trimipramine " Surmontil " The CNS depressant effects of either these medication or zolpidem may be increased, possibly leading to unwanted effects

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of zolpidem. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Alcohol abuse - or history of
Drug abuse or dependence - or history of Dependence on zolpidem may develop

Emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, or other chronic lung disease
Mental depression
Sleep apnea - temporary stopping of breathing during sleep Zolpidem may make these conditions worse

Kidney disease
Liver disease Higher blood levels of zolpidem may result, increasing the risk of side effects