Zedtime 5mg Tablet

• Zedtime tablets are prescribed to help manage patients having insomnia.

• Zedtime is contraindicated if-
• You are allergic to Zolpidem.
• You suffer from a breathing problem like respiratory depression.
• You have a muscular disorder (myasthenia gravis).
• You have a severe liver disorder.
• You are under 18 years of age.

• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Difficulty in Maintaining Balance
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Change in Appetite
• Weird Dreams
• Dry Mouth

Other General Warnings

• You have a medical history of kidney, liver, or heart disorders.
• You or your family member has a history or present condition of mental illness like depression.
• You have suicidal thoughts after taking the Zedtime tablet.
• You are currently taking any medicine, vitamins or supplements, even if it is ayurvedic.
• You want to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking the Zedtime tablet.
• You want to discontinue or alter the dose of the Zedtime tablet. You cannot stop the medicine without consulting your doctor; it can worsen the situation.
• You have withdrawal symptoms like lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, tremors, sweating, flushing, etc.
• You have an urge to take medicine beyond the dose or duration; it has the habit-forming potential.
• You have an allergic reaction and have symptoms like hives, skin rash, swollen tongue after taking the Zedtime tablet.
• You notice or are informed that you have been waking up and indulging in some activity at night, which you cannot recall the next day.

• Zedtime tablets should be consumed as per the doctor’s recommendation. It is generally prescribed for a shorter duration. Do not exceed the dose without consulting the doctor.
• You can take Zedtime tablets with or without food.
• Zedtime tablets must be taken at proper timing, usually 30-45 minutes before the preferred sleeping time.
• Usually, a 10 mg dose is recommended in men and 5 mg in women.
• Take the Zedtime tablet orally with water. The tablets should not be manipulated in any way by either crushing or breaking them for use.
• Please avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Zedtime tablets.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Ketoconazole (antifungal) and Erythromycin (antibiotic), which can reduce the metabolism of Zolpidem - can increase the risk of side effects.
• Rifampicin (antibiotic) can reduce the efficacy of Zolpidem.
• Codeine (given in cough), Clonazepam (given in seizures) can increase the depressive action on the nervous system.
• Acetaminophen (painkiller ) can increase the metabolism of Zolpidem.
• Chlorpromazine (antipsychotic) can increase the risk of severity of side effects.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid taking the tablet with a high-fat diet as it will decrease the absorption of Zolpidem and would certainly decrease the efficacy.
• Avoid caffeinated beverages while taking Zolpidem tablets as it can decrease the efficacy of Zedtime tablets.