ZOLPIDEM 7.5

What is zolpidem?

Zolpidem 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.

Zolpidem side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to zolpidem: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some people using zolpidem have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, walking, making phone calls, or having sex and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens, stop using zolpidem and call your doctor right away.

Serious injury or death could occur if you walk or drive while you are not fully awake.

Zolpidem may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• breathing problems;

• anxiety, depression, agitation, aggression;

• confusion, hallucinations;

• memory problems, unusual thoughts or behavior;

• thoughts of hurting yourself; or

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Common zolpidem side effects may include:

• daytime drowsiness, dizziness, feeling light-headed or "drugged";

• headache;

• diarrhea; or

• feeling tired.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.