Difficulty with coordination. You may find that these medicines make you sleepy during the day. How drowsy you feel depends upon how your body reacts to the medicine, which sleep medicine you are taking, and how large a dose your doctor has prescribed. Daytime drowsiness is best avoided by taking the lowest dose possible that will still help you sleep at night. Your doctor will work with you to find the dose of zolpidem tartrate that is best for you.
Alcohol can increase the side effects of zolpidem tartrate or any other sleep medicine.
Do not take any other medicine without asking your doctor first. This includes medicines you can buy without a prescription. Some medicines can cause drowsiness and are best avoided while taking zolpidem tartrate. Always take the exact dose of zolpidem tartrate prescribed by your doctor. Never change your dose without talking to your doctor first.