Before Using This medicine: Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease prior to taking lansoprazole. You may not be able to take lansoprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. Do not take lansoprazole without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

Other Medical Problems: Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Zolpidem will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities. Zolpidem should be taken just before bedtime but you may experience some carryover effects the next day. Do not drink alcohol while taking zolpidem. Do not share zolpidem with others for whom it was not prescribed, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug.

Proper Use of This Medicine: Take one tablet/capsule at bedtime.
Precautions While Using This Medicine: Zolpidem may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, other sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor approves. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with zolpidem. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter medicines.

Side Effects of This Medicine: Stop taking zolpidem and seek emergency medical attention if you experience: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; hives); or hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or severe confusion. Continue to take zolpidem and talk to your doctor if you experience headache, drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation; depression; muscle aches or pains; vivid or abnormal dreams; or amnesia (memory loss) after a dose. Zolpidem is habit forming. Stopping this medication suddenly can cause withdrawal effects if you have taken it continuously for several weeks. Talk to your doctor about the safe use of this medication. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.