Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking zolpidem as follows: Do not take zolpidem on full stomach, immediately after a meal. Zolpidem is fast to act and acts better, when taken on empty stomach. The presence of food in the stomach reduces the absorption of zolpidem and thereby, delays the onset of action, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of zolpidem intake. Try maintaining a 2-hour window after dinner and not have any [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking zolpidem as follows: Individuals with history of breathing issues, such as, asthma, sleep apnea, and COPD, must exercise extra precaution in watching out for any compromised breathing function, secondary to zolpidem intake. Avoid taking zolpidem along with any other products and drugs, which also carry the risk of depression of the respiratory center, such as, alcohol, OTC cough syrups, narcotic pain medications, antidepressants, and muscle [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking zolpidem as follows: Take the zolpidem dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Do not discontinue taking zolpidem abruptly, without discussing with your physician and other health care personnel, as you failed to note the promised therapeutic benefit after the intake of medication. Discontinuing or significant reduction of zolpidem dose intake abruptly, without your physician consult, can result in withdrawal symptoms, such as, rebound insomnia, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking zolpidem as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your physician. Zolpidem is usually prescribed for a short-term. Individuals develop tolerance and can experience diminished therapeutic response to the dose of zolpidem, after continued use beyond 2 weeks. Report to your physician regarding any symptoms of blunted therapeutic response and compromised [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using zolpidem as follows: When taken together, zolpidem can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. Some medications, such as, oral contraceptives, antibiotics, anti-GERD agents like omeprazole, inhibit the enzyme systems needed for the metabolism of zolpidem. Concurrent administration of these medications with zolpidem can prolong the duration of zolpidem action, secondary to inhibition of zolpidem metabolism, and result in toxicity. Avoid taking zolpidem [...]