What is Zolpidem and what is it used for?
Zolpidem is a prescription sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia in appropriate patients. FDA labeling for Ambien includes short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. The supplied image shows a 10 mg reference product.
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U.S. prescription and controlled-substance status
Zolpidem is a Schedule IV controlled prescription medicine. A legitimate access pathway includes a licensed prescriber, a prescription that meets applicable legal requirements, and dispensing by an appropriately licensed pharmacy. This website does not provide a bypass around those requirements.
Zolpidem carries a boxed warning about complex sleep behaviors that can cause serious injury or death. It can also impair alertness and next-morning driving ability and has misuse and dependence risks.
Price, offer price and pack information
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Interactions and medication review
Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic. Alcohol and other central nervous system depressants can increase sedation and impairment, and the product should be used only exactly as prescribed. Before using a prescription medicine, patients should give their clinician and pharmacist a complete list of prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, vitamins, supplements and substances that could affect alertness or breathing.
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Frequently asked questions
Zolpidem is a prescription sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia in appropriate patients. FDA labeling for Ambien includes short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. The supplied image shows a 10 mg reference product.
Yes. Zolpidem is a Schedule IV controlled prescription medicine in the United States.
Ambien is a U.S.-recognized brand or brand family associated with Zolpidem; exact formulation and manufacturer should be checked on the prescription label.
No. The strength is copied from the supplied product image and is not individualized dosing advice.
That price is reproduced from the supplied reference image for merchandising and SEO architecture. Current lawful U.S. pharmacy prices can vary and should be verified.
No direct checkout, payment or prescription-bypass workflow is included for controlled medicines. Use a licensed prescriber and appropriately licensed pharmacy.
Zolpidem carries a boxed warning about complex sleep behaviors that can cause serious injury or death. It can also impair alertness and next-morning driving ability and has misuse and dependence risks.
Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic. Alcohol and other central nervous system depressants can increase sedation and impairment, and the product should be used only exactly as prescribed.
Severe confusion, unresponsiveness, breathing difficulty, dangerous complex sleep behavior or other severe symptoms require urgent medical attention. Call 911 for an emergency.
The page links to FDA prescribing information, FDA safety communications and DEA controlled-substance references in the Sources section.
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