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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using zolpidem as follows: Do not take zolpidem on full stomach, immediately after a meal. 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. While you are taking zolpidem, plan to stay in bed for a full night sleep of 8 hours. Avoid having zolpidem dose, if you are planning to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using zolpidem as follows: Zolpidem intake causes depression of the central nervous system and results in reduced alertness, dizziness, and sleep. Do not take zolpidem along with any other products or medications that also carry a risk for depression of the central nervous system, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as they can add to the dizziness and confusion caused by zolpidem. A number [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using zolpidem as follows: Do not take zolpidem, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of zolpidem or any other medications belonging to the sedatives group, such as, midazolam, triazolam, and flurazepam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of zolpidem. Zolpidem is extensively metabolized in the liver and the inactive metabolites are [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Zolpidem as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Zolpidem use can result in slurred speech, motor incoordination, and compromised balance with consequent increased fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with zolpidem use, can add to the motor incoordination, thus enhancing the fall risk significantly. Tolerance Individuals develop tolerance and can experience diminished therapeutic response to the dose of zolpidem, after continued use beyond 2 weeks. Report to your physician [...]