Federal and state laws are more stringent for Schedule III-V drugs than
non-controlled medications. If you want to order schedule III – V
medications, you must follow the steps as follows:
- You can
transfer your schedule III-V drugs one time. We do not fill schedule II
medications.
- If you
transfer to our pharmacy, you cannot take it back to any other pharmacy.
- Now, we accept
schedule III – V
prescriptions from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin prescribed by MD or DO.
- We cannot
accept a faxed prescription for a Schedule III-V drug. You can mail in
your prescription or ask your doctor to call your prescription into our
pharmacy at (866) 499-1940.
- All
prescription orders for Schedule III-V drugs will require a signature on
delivery.
This is a summary of the most important
information about zolpidem tartrate. For details, talk to your healthcare
professional.
What Is Zolpidem Tartrate?
This
medicine is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling or
staying asleep).
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with
this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you
are also taking sodium oxybate. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION
may be needed if you are taking certain HIV medicines (such as ritonavir).
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including kidney problems,
liver problems, mood or mental problems (such as depression), breathing
problems, history of alcohol or substance abuse, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or
concerns about using this medicine.
Is There Anything Else I Need to Know?
Follow the directions for using this medicine
provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE ON AN EMPTY STOMACH, unless
otherwise directed by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE WORKS VERY QUICKLY; take this
medicine right before going to bed. Use it only when you will be able to sleep 7
to 8 hours or longer.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an
allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. DO
NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed
without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this
medicine for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. AVOID ALCOHOL while
you are using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol
and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which
medicines are depressants.
This medicine may cause dizziness. DO NOT
DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you
know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other
medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other
potentially dangerous tasks. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR if you continue to have
trouble sleeping or notice changes in your behavior or thinking. BEFORE YOU
BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check
with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines for sleep. CAUTION
IS ADVISED WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE IN THE ELDERLY because they may be more
sensitive to the effects of the medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING
PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED
while taking this medicine.
IF
YOUR SYMPTOMS do not improve within 7 to 10 days or if they become worse, check
with your doctor. YOU MAY EXPERIENCE trouble sleeping for 1 to 2 nights after
you stop taking this medicine. If it continues, contact your doctor. DO NOT
SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. KEEP THIS
MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
What Are The Risks?
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include
daytime drowsiness, dizziness, headache, or nausea. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
if you experience mood or mental changes, memory problems, behavior changes,
back pain, vision changes, or irregular heartbeat. An allergic reaction to this
medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe
dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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