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Zolp is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Zolp depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Zolp is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Zolp safe for pregnant women?
Zolp can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Zolp, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zolp safe during breastfeeding?
Zolp may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Zolp, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Zolp.
What is the effect of Zolp on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Zolp on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zolp on the Liver?
Zolp has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zolp on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Zolp for the heart.
Zolp should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zolp unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zolp habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Zolp can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zolp, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Zolp can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zolp should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Zolp has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zolp
Taking Zolp with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zolp
Taking Zolp with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Rarely, Zolp can raise blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. However, the cause behind this is unknown. You are advised to monitor your blood sugar levels from time to time if you are already suffering from diabetes and if you notice any change in your blood sugar levels then discuss it with your doctor, he might change the doses of your diabetes medications.
Yes, Zolp is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, lack of energy, and rash. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Zolp is not addictive but it can lead to dependency if taken in higher doses for the longer duration. Since Zolp is prescribed for the short-duration treatment of insomnia, you are advised not to take in more than the recommended doses and for a longer duration to avoid dependency on this drug for inducing sleep.
Zolp contains zolpidem which is a sedative & hypnotic agent. It is presumed that zolpidem works by producing the calming effect on the brain by decreasing the excessive neuronal activity of the brain which induces sleep.
Yes, Zolp might cause anxiety in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. This effect is reversible in nature and the anxiety is relieved after discontinuation of this drug. If you are experiencing anxiety more frequently after taking this drug then discuss this with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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