What is zolpidem 10 mg used for?

Zolpidem is a sleeping pill. It’s used to treat insomnia (when you might have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep). It helps you fall asleep more quickly and makes you less likely to wake up during the night. Zolpidem comes as tablets.

How long do you sleep on zolpidem?

Do not take it with or after a meal because it will not work as quickly. Do not take a dose of this drug unless you have time for a full night’s sleep of at least 7 to 8 hours.

What are the dangers of taking zolpidem?

This medicine may cause some people, especially older persons, to become drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded, clumsy or unsteady, or less alert than they are normally, which may lead to falls. Even though zolpidem is taken at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising.

Is zolpidem used for anxiety?

Zolpidem extended-release improves sleep and next-day symptoms in comorbid insomnia and generalized anxiety disorder.

Who should not take zolpidem?

You should not use zolpidem if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever taken sleep medicine and engaged in activity you later don’t remember. Zolpidem tablets may contain lactose. Use caution if you are sensitive to lactose. Zolpidem is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

What are the most common side effects of zolpidem?

The more common side effects of zolpidem can include:

  • headache.
  • drowsiness.
  • dizziness.
  • diarrhea.
  • dry mouth.
  • chest pain.
  • palpitations (fast, strong, or irregular heart rate, or feeling like your heart is skipping a beat)
  • grogginess.

Does zolpidem cause memory loss?

The most frequent adverse effects associated with zolpidem are nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, hallucination, and short-term memory loss.

Can you cut zolpidem in half?

Take it only if you have 4 hours of sleep left before you need to wake up. You can cut or crush the immediate-release tablets. Do not cut or crush the extended-release tablets. Store the immediate-release tablets (Ambien) and sublingual tablets (Edluar) at room temperature.

Is 10mg zolpidem a lot?

Adults—5 milligrams (mg) for women and 5 or 10 mg for men once a day at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, do not take more than 10 mg per day. Take only 1 dose a night as needed.

What are the side effects of zolpidem 10mg?

Zolpidem may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • drowsiness.
  • tiredness.
  • headache.
  • dizziness.
  • lightheadedness.
  • ‘drugged feeling’
  • unsteady walking.
  • difficulty keeping balance.