Zolpidem Tartrate Side Effects
Zolpidem tartrate (the brand name is Ambien) is a prescription sleep medication. It's used for treating insomnia, a condition in which people experience sleeplessness and have a hard time falling and staying asleep at night. Zolpidem tartrate is intended to be a short-term option for handling insomnia. As with any prescription drug, there are possible side effects associated with using Zolpidem tartrate.
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Common Side Effects
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The most common side effects of Zolpidem tartrate are sleepiness, dizziness, having a feeling of being drugged, indigestion, diarrhea, headache, nausea, drowsiness during the day, throat or nose irritation, feeling sluggish and allergy. These side effects are generally not considered to be cause for alarm, and they usually subside rapidly.
Serious Side Effects
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In the case of serious side effects, a person should seek immediate medical attention. These severe effects are unusual thinking, changes of behavior, chest ache, rapid or abnormal heartbeat, having a hard time swallowing or breathing, confusion, disorientation, fainting, extreme dizziness, thoughts of suicide, shortness of breath, changes of vision, lessened coordination, problems with memory and hallucinations.
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Allergic Reaction Signs
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Signs of allergic reaction to Zolpidem tartrate are also considered to be severe. These signs are having a hard time breathing, chest tightness, breaking out in hives, skin rash, bizarre hoarseness, and swelling of the legs, hands, eyes, throat, lips, mouth, tongue or face.
Mood or Mental Disturbances
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Mood or mental changes are also considered to be serious side effects of Zolpidem tartrate. Some people might become agitated, feel depressed, have severe anxiety and be much more aggressive than usual.
Nervous System Side Effects
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Some users of Zolpidem tartrate experience side effects to the nervous system. People who use Zolpidem tartrate, and in high dosages, might experience grand mal seizures (seizures that involve aggressive contractions of the muscles and loss of consciousness). Elderly people might fall more frequently. Other common side effects related to the nervous system are hallucinations, feeling delirious, having nightmares, disturbances in vision, dizziness, confusion, disorientation, headache, agitation, anxiety and lightheadedness.
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