Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterised by difficulty falling asleep.

Take immediately before bed, only when you can devote 7–8 hours to sleep. Do not take with or right after a meal. Do not take a second dose in the same night.

Common: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, next-morning grogginess. Stop and contact your prescriber if you experience complex sleep behaviours.

Boxed warning: sleep-walking, sleep-driving and other complex sleep behaviours have caused serious injury and death. Avoid alcohol. Women are generally prescribed a lower dose.