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Does Taking Zolfresh Regular Has Side Effects?

I m a 20 year old female and I live with my parents who are both doctors. They give me zolfresh when I have trouble sleeping. I used to take alprazolam earlier but it wasn t very feasable so I decided to discontinue it completely. I was also on agomlatine for a while but it got me into depression so I quit. Are there any relevant side effects I should be worried about when it comes to zolfresh? I m talking about any effects on my hormones, metabolism, liver function or any long term effects or anything that can have an effect on my functionality.
Tue, 20 Sep 2016
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Zolfresh contains zolpidem. Zolpidem is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It has abuse potential if used for long term and you become habituated to it. It common side effects are atypical thinking & behaviour, hallucination, nightmare, somnolence, somnambulism, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, vertigo, drowsiness, asthenia, ataxia, rebound insomnia, amnesia, gastrointestinal disturbances, upper and lower respiratory tract infection, fatigue, visual disturbances, and abnormal liver function test. These side effects are more common in elderly.
Advice
1.     Zolfresh 5 mg at bed time per oral for 30 days
2.     Do not use Zolfresh for more than 30 days
3.     Avoid driving & swimming because it may impair ability to drive or operate machinery
4.     Stop smoking, alcohol and coffee as it might impair your sleep
5.     Try to have time for exercise. Start workout at least half an hour in a day for 5 days in a week. It will induce sleep
6.     Stop work till late night
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Does Taking Zolfresh Regular Has Side Effects?

Zolfresh contains zolpidem. Zolpidem is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It has abuse potential if used for long term and you become habituated to it. It common side effects are atypical thinking & behaviour, hallucination, nightmare, somnolence, somnambulism, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, vertigo, drowsiness, asthenia, ataxia, rebound insomnia, amnesia, gastrointestinal disturbances, upper and lower respiratory tract infection, fatigue, visual disturbances, and abnormal liver function test. These side effects are more common in elderly. Advice 1. Zolfresh 5 mg at bed time per oral for 30 days 2. Do not use Zolfresh for more than 30 days 3. Avoid driving & swimming because it may impair ability to drive or operate machinery 4. Stop smoking, alcohol and coffee as it might impair your sleep 5. Try to have time for exercise. Start workout at least half an hour in a day for 5 days in a week. It will induce sleep 6. Stop work till late night Thanks