Zolpidem

Common brands: Ambien Cr, Ambien, Zolpidem, Edluar, Xanax Xr

Top reporter: Aurobindo Pharma Limited

Benzodiazepine [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]
132,964
Total Reports
37,967
Serious Reports
15,908
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (11.96%)

Patient Demographics

Male
45,049
Female
79,865

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Zolpidem.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 8,609
6.2%
2 NAUSEA 8,464
6.1%
3 FATIGUE 8,222
5.9%
4 PAIN 6,428
4.6%
5 INSOMNIA 6,288
4.5%
6 HEADACHE 6,274
4.5%
7 DIARRHOEA 5,906
4.2%
8 FALL 5,588
4.0%
9 ANXIETY 5,476
3.9%
10 DIZZINESS 5,245
3.7%
11 DYSPNOEA 5,219
3.7%
12 VOMITING 4,922
3.5%
13 DEPRESSION 4,512
3.2%
14 ASTHENIA 4,486
3.2%
15 COMPLETED SUICIDE 4,276
3.1%
16 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 4,036
2.9%
17 OFF LABEL USE 3,913
2.8%
18 MALAISE 3,780
2.7%
19 SOMNOLENCE 3,733
2.7%
20 ARTHRALGIA 3,558
2.5%
21 PNEUMONIA 3,521
2.5%
22 DEATH 3,350
2.4%
23 PYREXIA 3,230
2.3%
24 CONFUSIONAL STATE 3,206
2.3%
25 WEIGHT DECREASED 3,049
2.2%
26 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 2,975
2.1%
27 DRUG ABUSE 2,912
2.1%
28 BACK PAIN 2,911
2.1%
29 RASH 2,905
2.1%
30 FEELING ABNORMAL 2,902
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.