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. There are some special problems that may occur while taking sleep medicines. When this occurs, a person may not remember what has happened for several hours after taking this medicine. This is usually not a problem since most people fall asleep after taking the medicine.