Zolpimist is a drug approved for the short-term treatment of insomnia. As this eMedTV page explains, the medicine comes in the form of an oral spray. This article outlines the effects of the medicine, describes how it works, and offers dosing guidelines.
Common Zolpimist side effects may include sinus infection, dry mouth, and drowsiness. This eMedTV resource lists other possible side effects, including rare but possible side effects as well as problems that require immediate medical attention.
Impotence appears to be a rare but possible side effect of Zolpimist (zolpidem oral spray). This eMedTV segment provides more information about impotence and Zolpimist, and explains what your doctor may recommend if this side effect occurs.
Depression is a potential side effect of Zolpimist (zolpidem oral spray). This portion of the eMedTV site further discusses the link between depression and Zolpimist, and lists common depression symptoms to look out for during the use of this drug.
As explained in this eMedTV segment, Zolpimist is used for treating insomnia in people who have difficulty falling asleep. This article describes the drug's uses in more detail (including off-label uses) and describes how the medication works.
For most people, the standard recommended Zolpimist dosage is two sprays immediately before bedtime. This eMedTV article also explains how dosing works for elderly people or those with liver disease and offers tips for using the oral spray.
If you combine alcohol, protease inhibitors, or antibiotics with Zolpimist, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV segment lists other medicines that may cause interactions and describes the potential risks of these drug interactions.
Before using Zolpimist, let your doctor know if you have sleep apnea. This eMedTV article explains what other conditions you should tell your doctor about before using Zolpimist. Warnings and precautions on who should not use the drug are also listed.
As this eMedTV segment explains, an overdose of Zolpimist (zolpidem oral spray) can result in heart problems, coma, or loss of life. This article lists other possible symptoms of an overdose and describes various treatment options that are available.
The full risks of using Zolpimist (zolpidem oral spray) during pregnancy are not known at this time. As this eMedTV page explains, animal studies on pregnancy and Zolpimist show that the drug may cause bone formation problems and miscarriages.
Zolpimist (zolpidem oral spray) is often considered to be compatible with breastfeeding. This part of the eMedTV library offers more information on Zolpimist and breastfeeding, and explains whether this medication passes through breast milk.
Zolpimist (zolpidem oral spray) is not available in generic form at this time. This article from the eMedTV archives talks more about the possibility of generic Zolpimist and describes the difference between a generic medicine and a "generic name."
