What is zaleplon 10 mg used for?
What is zaleplon 10 mg used for?
Zaleplon is used to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which slows down the nervous system. Zaleplon will help you get to sleep faster and sleep throughout the night.
What is zolpidem 5mg used for?
Zolpidem contains a medicine called zolpidem tartrate. This belongs to a group of medicines called hypnotics. It works by acting on your brain to help you sleep. Zolpidem is used for temporary sleep problems in adults that are causing you severe distress or that are affecting your everyday life.
Is zaleplon good for sleep?
Zaleplon is used on a short-term basis to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep). Zaleplon does not help you to stay asleep longer or decrease the number of times that you awaken during the night. Zaleplon is in a class of medications called hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep.
Is zaleplon safe to take?
Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Zaleplon will make you fall asleep. Never take this medication during your normal waking hours, unless you have several hours to dedicate to sleeping. Zaleplon is for short-term use only. Do not take zaleplon for longer than 5 weeks without your doctor’s advice.
Does zolpidem have side effects?
Commonly reported side effects of zolpidem include: dizziness and drowsiness. Other side effects include: myalgia, visual hallucination, anxiety, hallucination, and nausea.
What are side effects of zaleplon?
Zaleplon may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness.
- dizziness.
- lightheadedness.
- lack of coordination.
- numbness, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet.
- headache.
- loss of appetite.
- vision problems.
What is Zoldem 10mg tablet?
Zoldem 10mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used for short term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep. Zoldem 10mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before going to bed.
What is the name of my zolpidem?
The name of your medicine is Zolpidem 5mg or 10mg Tablets (called zolpidem throughout this leaflet). Zolpidem contains a medicine called zolpidem tartrate.
When to discontinue zolpidem tartrate tablets for insomnia?
Discontinue Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets immediately if a patient experiences a complex sleep behavior [see Contraindications ( 4) and Warning and Precaution ( 5.1 )]. Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation.
What are the contraindications for zolpidem tartrate tablets?
Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets is contraindicated in patients who have experienced complex sleep behaviors after taking Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] with known hypersensitivity to Zolpidem. Observed reactions include anaphylaxis and angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]
