Zolpirest 5Mg Tablets

• As per CDSCO, Zolpirest 5 mg tablets can be used in the short-term management of insomnia characterised by difficulty in sleep initiation.

• If you have a known hypersensitive reaction to Zolpidem or any component of this medicine.
• If you are currently expecting or planning to conceive, Zolpirest tablets can cause low birth weight, preterm delivery and withdrawal symptoms in the baby at the time of birth.
• If you have a history of addiction to alcohol, this medicine has a high potential for abuse and can cause both physical and psychological dependency.
• If you are breastfeeding.
• If you are experiencing sudden mood changes or have suicidal or other harmful thoughts.
• If you take any narcotic or opioid pain relievers.
• If you are diagnosed with any glaucoma (an eye disorder)
• If you have respiratory problems like sleep apnea or asthma.
• If you are at risk of sudden dizzy spells.
• If you have myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder).
• If you are a child or adolescent under the age of 18.
• If you have respiratory distress (slowing and declining of breathing).

• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Lightheadedness
• Constipation
• Changes in appetite
• Difficulty keeping balance

Other General Warnings

• You are an adult over 65; Zolpirest tablets may cause serious adverse effects due to slow metabolism in this age group.
• You have a history of kidney, lung or liver disease.
• You use Ayurvedic or herbal medicines or vitamins or supplements.
• You experience disturbing sleep behaviours.
• You have any fungal infections and are seeking treatment for them.
• You are expecting or planning to conceive during the treatment.
• You have any type of seizure disorder and are taking medications for it.

• Take Zolpirest tablets precisely as advised by your doctor.
• Do not exceed the dosage of Zopirest tablet, even if you cannot notice the effects of this medicine.
• Take Zolpirest tablets as a whole with a glass of water.
• Try to take this medicine before eating anything.
• Do not break or chew this tablet.
• Do not take Zolpirest tablets with other medications without informing your doctor.
• Do not consume this medicine if its packaging is damaged.
• Do not abruptly stop taking Zolpirest tablets; this can have adverse effects.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Do not mix Zolpirest tablets with medicines that cause drowsiness, such as antihistamines (allergy medicines), opioid painkillers, muscle relaxants, sleeping pills, etc. This can cause excessive sleepiness and lethargy.
• It is better not to take other sedatives like sertraline while under Zolpirest medication; this can enhance the side effects of this medicine.
• Do not take Zolpirest tablets with certain antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines like amitriptyline and desipramine, as they can cause increased side effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, constipation, lethargy, etc.
• Zolpirest tablets can reduce the effect of antifungal medications like itraconazole and ketoconazole. So if you are using these medicines together, dose adjustment is needed.

Interactions with food items

• Take Zolpirest tablets on an empty stomach, ideally before meals. Food often delays the onset of sleep and slows down the absorption of the medicine.
• Avoid coffee and caffeine-containing products that can increase the severity of sleeplessness or insomnia.