Zolpil 10Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• Zolpil 10 mg tablets are used in the treatment of insomnia. This medicine also improves the quality of sleep.

• Zolpil 10 mg tablet is not recommended in case of the following conditions:
• If you had an allergic reaction to Zolpil 10 mg tablets or any other medicines in the past
• If you have liver or kidney issues
• If you have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (a disease causing muscle weakness)
• If you have sleep apnea (a condition that stops breathing for small intervals during sleep)
• If you have breathing problems
• If you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding
• If you have been diagnosed with any mental health disorder

• Common side effects of Zolpil 10 mg tablets include:
• Bitter or metallic taste
• Dry mouth (taking frequent sips of water or mouthwash before going to bed may help)
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• 'Drugged' feeling
• Gastritis
• Altered appetite
• Unsteady walking
• If you wake up too early after taking Zolpil 10 mg tablets, you may feel drowsy and have memory problems, loss of focus, or coordination.
• Serious side-effects include:
• Memory loss
• Hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that are not real)
• Delusions (thoughts that are not true)
• Depression (constant feeling sadness or having self-harming tendencies)

Other General Warnings

• You are allergic to Zolpil 10 mg tablets or any other medicines or ingredients.
• You take medication for other medical conditions.
• You take any herbal supplements.
• You have planned surgery or dental procedure; tell your doctor that you take Zolpil 10 mg tablets.

• Take Zolpil 10 mg tablets exactly as advised by your doctor.
• Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot notice the effects of this medicine. This medicine is generally prescribed for a few weeks.
• Take Zolpil 10 mg tablets an hour before going to bed.
• Swallow the tablet with a drink of water. Do not chew or crush it.
• Take it with or without meals.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Zolpil 10 mg tablets can interfere with certain medicines and affect their action. The following medicines may interact with Zolpil 10 mg tablets causing toxicity or rendering it completely useless.
• Antihistamines like chlorpheniramine and promethazine increase drowsiness
• Antipsychotic medicines and antidepressants
• Medicines for epilepsy
• Anti-anxiety medicines
• Other sedative medicines
• Antifungal medicines like ketoconazole and Itraconazole
• Anti-HIV medicine (Ritonavir)
• Strong painkillers like codeine, morphine, tramadol, and methadone
• Some herbal remedies can cause extended sleepiness if taken with Zolpil 10 mg tablets.
• Recreational medicines can affect and also have serious side effects.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid caffeine-containing drinks like tea, coffee, cola, hot chocolate, and energy drinks. Caffeine has the opposite effect to the Zolpil 10 mg tablet and nullifies its effect.