What is zolpidem?
zolpidem australia is used in adults to treat insomnia.The immediate-release forms are Ambien, Edluar, and Zolpimist, which are used to help you fall asleep. Intermezzo, is used to help you fall back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night and then have trouble sleeping. The extended-release form of zolpidem is Ambien CR which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and a second layer that dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep.
Your doctor will determine which form of zolpidem is best for you.
Zolpidem belongs to a class of medications called sedative-hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep.
Before taking this medicine
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 may contain lactose. Tell your doctor if you have galactose intolerance, or severe problems with lactose (milk sugar).
To make sure zolpidem is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- lung disease or a breathing disorder;
- depression, suicidal thoughts or actions, or mental illness;
- drug or alcohol addiction;
- sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep);
- myasthenia gravis; or
- liver or kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Using this medicine during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of zolpidem on the baby.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
How should I use zolpidem?zolpidem australia
Take zolpidem exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use zolpidem in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine.
Zolpidem may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Keep the medication where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Zolpidem should be taken right before going to sleep on an empty stomach. Allow the orally disintegrating tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing, swallowing or drinking water.
Do not use orally disintegrating tablet for insomnia if you wake up in the middle of the night unless you have 4 hours of sleep time left before being active.
Zolpidem will make you fall asleep. Never use this medicine if you do not have a full 7 to 8 hours to sleep before being active again.
