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What is the most important information I should know about zolpidem? |
| • | Zolpidem will make you fall asleep. Never take this medication during your normal waking hours, unless you have a full 7 to 8 hours to dedicate to sleeping. |
| • | You may be more likely to have amnesia (forgetfulness) if you cannot get a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep after taking zolpidem. You may also be at an increased risk of accident or injury if you attempt to drive or operate machinery after taking zolpidem without having enough sleep time afterward. |
| • | Zolpidem can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. You may still feel sleepy the morning after taking the medication. Until you know how this medication will affect you during waking hours, be careful if you drive, operate machinery, pilot an airplane, or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. |
| • | Do not drink alcohol while you are taking zolpidem. It can increase some of the side effects of zolpidem, including drowsiness. |
| • | Do not take other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxants, and medicine for depression or anxiety). |
| • | You may have withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking zolpidem after taking it over several days in a row. Do not stop taking zolpidem suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. |
| • | Zolpidem may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Zolpidem should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. |