Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

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.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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.

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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.

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

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.

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.