Zoliver (Zolpidem)

Dosage form:

Film coated tablets 5, 10 mg

What is Zoliver (zolpidem) used for?

It is used to treat sleep problems.

Important notes before taking Zoliver (zolpidem):

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have an allergy to zolpidem or any other part of this drug. 
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have liver disease.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other drugs that can make you sleepy.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of these drugs: Rifampin or St. John’s wort.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Important notes while taking Zoliver (zolpidem):

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Zolpidem may be habit-forming with long-term use.
• When sleep drugs are used nightly for more than a few weeks, they may not work as well to help sleep problems. This is known as tolerance. Only use sleep drugs for a short time. If sleep problems last, call the doctor.
• Do not take naps.
• To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Be careful going up and down stairs.
• Avoid alcohol while taking zolpidem.
• Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions.
• Zolpidem may cause sleepiness or lower alertness. This may lead to falls and injuries that may be very bad. Very bad injuries like broken hips and bleeding in the brain have happened.
• If you are a woman, use zolpidem with care. You could have more side effects.
• If you are 60 or older, use this drug with care. You could have more side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.
• Taking zolpidem in the third trimester of pregnancy may lead to some health problems in the newborn. Talk with the doctor.

Zoliver (zolpidem) side effects: 

Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat;
• New or worse behavior or mood changes like depression or thoughts of killing yourself;
• Hallucinations;
• Feeling confused;
• Not thinking clearly;
• Trouble breathing, slow breathing, or shallow breathing;
• Change in balance;
• Change in eyesight;
• Memory problems or loss;
• Feeling very tired or weak.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Dizziness;
• Feeling sleepy the next day;
• Headache;
• Upset stomach;
• Diarrhea;
• Feeling tired or weak.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If you will not be able to get a full night’s sleep (at least 7 hours) after taking the missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.  

Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. 

Do not take more than one dose of this drug in the same day. 

How do I store and/or throw out this drug?

• Keep this drug out of reach of children.
• Store at room temperature and in a dry place.