Zolpidem: What Are The Side Effects, And Is It Effective In Treating Insomnia?
Zolpidem is a prescription drug used to treat insomnia for very short periods of time. It’s more commonly known as Ambien and is a type of sedative.
It’s a hypnotic drug and should only be taken if nothing else works. Zolpidem may be prescribed for periods of just 2 to 6 weeks.
Zolpidem is a very powerful sleeping pill and will keep you asleep all night, however it can also have some very unpleasant side effects. Some of which include nausea, dizziness, vertigo, daytime drowsiness and headaches, as well as amnesia and diarrohea.
It can also make you feel spacey and not really with it. You could find yourself carrying out tasks without being aware of what you are doing, as if in a dream.
These could include texting, making phone calls or even cooking dinner! Taking other drugs or drinking alcohol while on Zolpidem or any other sleeping pill is highly dangerous, and you should always tell your doctor if you are on any other medication.
Sleeping pills or sedatives may be given if you have experienced a trauma, or are suffering from severe anxiety, but once you are feeling better you should stop taking them.
Insomnia is a very common complaint and in many cases it can be treated using natural solutions. Daily exercising, eating a healthy diet, as there are foods that cause insomnia, and allowing yourself time to unwind at the end of the day are all effective in helping you to sleep better. Taking up yoga or meditation are other very effective solutions to overcoming insomnia.
Over 60 million people in America suffer from insomnia, and it’s often due to the hectic pace of modern life, and trying to fit everything in to an already overloaded schedule.
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