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Zolpidem Tartrate

Also sold as Zolpidem, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, Zolpidem Tartrate

Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026

Serious warning: WARNING: COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIOUR Complex sleep behaviors including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake may occur following use of Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets. Some of these events may result in serious injuries, including death.
2 recalls on record — a recall affects specific batches; check with your pharmacist.

What it’s used for

Zolpidem tartrate tablets, USP a gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) A receptor positive modulator, is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. Zolpidem tartrate tablets, USP are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation.

How to take it

Use the lowest dose effective for the patient and must not exceed a total of 10 mg daily ( 2. 1 ) Treatment should be as short as possible ( 2.

Important warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS CNS-Depressant Effects: Impairs alertness and motor coordination including risk of morning impairment. Risk increases with dose and use with other CNS depressants and alcohol.

Common side effects

Most commonly observed adverse reactions were: Short-term (<10 nights): Drowsiness, dizziness, and diarrhea Long-term (28 to 35 nights): Dizziness and drugged feelings ( 6. 1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Torrent Pharma, Inc.

Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CNS depressants, including alcohol: Possible adverse additive CNS- depressant effects ( 5.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

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Forms & strengths

1.75 MG Sublingual Tablet · 3.5 MG Sublingual Tablet · 7.5 MG Oral Capsule · 10 MG Sublingual Tablet · 5 MG Sublingual Tablet · 10 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG Oral Tablet · 12.5 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet · 5 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 6.25 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

  • Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
  • What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
  • Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
  • What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?