Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Is It Safe To Take Hydrocodone And Zolpidem Together?
Question: I am a 71 year old male currently on Hydrocodon 7.5-500 for back pain. I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and issued a prescription for Zolpidem Tartrate. What precautions are needed when taking these drugs?
Brief Answer:
No serious interactions
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
There is no significant interactions between hydrocodone and zolpidem.
Few things to be noted are:
1)Both are CNS depressants. So concurrent use can cause additional depression-you should be cautious when going out or moving around.
2)Zolpidem has a faster onset of action-should be taken only shortly before going to bed.
3)It is better to avoid alcohol-it can cause significant CNS depression; also can increase the blood levels of these drugs.
4)Zolpidem is usually given for 7-10 days only.
If using for longer duration, you should have strict followup with your doctor. There should not be sudden withdrawal or rapid dose reduction-this can cause adverse effects like nausea, vomiting, gastric upset, fatigue, light-headedness, nervousness etc.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
No serious interactions
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
There is no significant interactions between hydrocodone and zolpidem.
Few things to be noted are:
1)Both are CNS depressants. So concurrent use can cause additional depression-you should be cautious when going out or moving around.
2)Zolpidem has a faster onset of action-should be taken only shortly before going to bed.
3)It is better to avoid alcohol-it can cause significant CNS depression; also can increase the blood levels of these drugs.
4)Zolpidem is usually given for 7-10 days only.
If using for longer duration, you should have strict followup with your doctor. There should not be sudden withdrawal or rapid dose reduction-this can cause adverse effects like nausea, vomiting, gastric upset, fatigue, light-headedness, nervousness etc.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
