Interactions
Interactions between drugs can alter their effectiveness or increase the risk of serious side effects. This information does not encompass all possible drug interactions. Maintain a comprehensive list of all substances you use, including prescription/non-prescription drugs and herbal products, and share it with your healthcare provider and pharmacist. Do not initiate, discontinue, or adjust the dosage of any medications without consulting your doctor.
Sodium oxybate is a product that may interact with this medication. Other drugs can influence the elimination of zolpidem from your system, potentially affecting its efficacy. Examples include azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole), rifampin, and St. John’s Wort.
The likelihood of experiencing severe side effects, such as shallow breathing or extreme drowsiness/dizziness, may increase if this medication is combined with other substances that induce drowsiness or respiratory issues. Inform your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are using other products like opioid painkillers or cough suppressants (e.g., codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), other sleep or anxiety medications (e.g., alprazolam, lorazepam, zopiclone), muscle relaxants (e.g., carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine, diphenhydramine).
Review the labels of all your medications (including allergy or cough-and-cold products) as they may contain ingredients that induce drowsiness. Consult your pharmacist regarding the safe use of such products.