After you stop taking zolpidem you may get rebound insomnia. This means that for a few nights you may have trouble sleeping, but this usually goes away after 1 or 2 nights. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how zolpidem affects you. To reduce dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient.
Alcohol can increase possible unpleasant effects.
Avoid alcoholic drinks. If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking zolpidem. Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Parkinsn's List Drug Database Index Parkinsn's Archive Treasures Page John Cottingham is the webmaster of this site.