Zolpidem: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Zolpidem
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What are the possible side effects of zolpidem?
 | Zolpidem may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking zolpidem and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. |
| Stop using zolpidem and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: |
- worsening sleep problems;
- depressed mood, thoughts of hurting yourself;
- unusual thoughts, risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;
- aggression, feeling agitated;
- hallucinations, confusion, changes in personality.
Less serious side effects may include:
- daytime drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, feeling "drugged" or light-headed;
- lack of coordination;
- amnesia, forgetfulness;
- vivid or abnormal dreams;
- diarrhea, nausea, vomiting;
- headache, muscle pain; or
- blurred vision.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
| Last updated: | June 24, 2008 |
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