Are you taking Zolpidem? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Zolpidem with alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.
National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines.
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References
1. National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/harmful-interactions-mixing-alcohol-with-medicines
2. National Library of Medicine: Zolpidem MedlinePlus Drug Information.https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a693025.html
Zolpidem Interactions with Alcohol
Avoiding alcohol intake while using Zolpidem can cause some side effects like flushing, drowsiness, sleepiness, dizziness, difficulty breathing, impaired motor control and unusual behavior memory problems (1✔ ✔Trusted SourceNational Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines.
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When and How to Take Zolpidem
- Zolpidem is available as a tablet and an extended-release tablet to be taken orally.
- It is also available in the form of a sublingual tablet to be placed under the tongue and an oral spray to be sprayed into the mouth over the tongue.
- Take Zolpidem right before bed, when you're ready to sleep, or if you're having difficulties falling asleep.
- Swallow the extended-release tablet as a whole instead of crushing, chewing or breaking them.
- Take this medication without food. This medication might not work as effectively if taken with food or immediately after a meal.
- Withdrawal symptoms: If the use of this medication is suddenly stopped withdrawal symptoms such as lightheadedness, stomach and muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, sweating, flushing, tiredness, uncontrollable crying, nervousness, panic attack, difficulty falling asleep and seizures may occur (2✔ ✔Trusted Source
National Library of Medicine: Zolpidem MedlinePlus Drug Information.
Go to source).
References
1. National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/harmful-interactions-mixing-alcohol-with-medicines
2. National Library of Medicine: Zolpidem MedlinePlus Drug Information.https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a693025.html
