What side effects may I notice from receiving Zolpidem?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-breathing problems
-changes in vision
-confusion
-depressed mood or other changes in moods or emotions
-feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
-hallucinations
-loss of balance or coordination
-loss of memory
-numbness or tingling of the tongue
-restlessness, excitability, or feelings of anxiety or agitation
-signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin
-suicidal thoughts
-unusual activities while not fully awake like driving, eating, making phone calls, or sexual activity

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-dizziness
-drowsiness the day after you take this medicine
-headache

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Zolpidem. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.