Zolpidem is a remedy that acts on sleep centers, located in the brain, so it is indicated for the treatment of occasional, transient or chronic insomnia.
This drug can be purchased from a pharmacy for about 17 to 30 reais, if generic, and 35 to 60 reais, if it is a brand name drug, known as Stilnox, and can only be obtained with the presentation of a prescription.
- As this remedy acts very quickly.
- It should be taken immediately before bedtime or in bed.
- Generally.
- The recommended dose is 1 tablet per day.
- For 2 to 5 days for occasional insomnia and 1 tablet for 2 to 3 weeks for transient insomnia.
For people over the age of 65, who have hepatic or low hepatic impairment, as they are generally more sensitive to the effects of zolpidem, it is recommended to take only half a tablet, which equates to 5 mg daily.
Zolpidem should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the ingredients of the formula, and is also contracted for people with acute or severe respiratory failure or liver failure.
It should also not be used in children under 18 years of age and pregnant or nursing women.
The most common side effects that can occur with the use of zolpidem are hallucinations, restlessness, nightmares, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, exacerbated insomnia, anusgrade amnesia, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, back pain, upper and lower respiratory tract infections..