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SIDE EFFECTS OF ZOLPIDEM
Major side effects:
- depressed mood, thoughts of hurting yourself;
- unusual thoughts, risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;
- anxiety, aggression, feeling restless or agitated;
- Hallucinations, confusion, changes in personality.
Minor side effects:
- daytime drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, feeling "drugged" or light-headed;
- lack of coordination;
- amnesia, forgetfulness;
- vivid or abnormal dreams;
- nausea, constipation;
- stuffy nose, sore throat;
- headache, muscle pain; or
- Blurred vision
This is not a complete list of adverse effects of Zolpidem and others may occur. Tell your physician about any unusual or bothersome side effect of Zolpidem.
DOSGAE
Usual Zolpidem Adult Dose for Insomnia:
Immediate release: 10 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtime. The recommended duration of therapy is generally 7 to 10 days.
Controlled release: 12.5 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtime.
If Zolpidem is used daily for more than a few weeks, abrupt discontinuation is not recommended. Such cessation may precipitate symptoms of withdrawal.
The safety of immediate release Zolpidem has only been established for treatment regimens of up to five weeks. Administration of immediate release Zolpidem for therapies longer than five weeks is therefore not recommended.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Insomnia:
Immediate release: 5 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtime. The recommended duration of therapy is generally 7 to 10 days. The prescribed amount of Zolpidem can be titrated up to 10 mg nightly if necessary depending on the patient's response.
Controlled release: 6.25 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtime.
If Zolpidem is used daily for more than a few weeks, abrupt discontinuation is not recommended. Such cessation may precipitate symptoms of withdrawal.
The safety of immediate release Zolpidem has only been established for treatment regimens of up to five weeks. Administration of immediate release Zolpidem for therapies longer than five weeks is therefore not recommended.
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