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Sedopee is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Insomnia.
The optimal dosage of Sedopee is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sedopee as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sedopee go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sedopee is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Sedopee related warnings talks about Sedopee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Depression, Angioedema must refrain from the use of Sedopee since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sedopee are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Sedopee may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sedopee is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Sedopee 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sedopee is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Sedopee safe for pregnant women?
Sedopee can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Sedopee, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Sedopee safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Sedopee. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Sedopee on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Sedopee on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sedopee on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Sedopee on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Sedopee on the Heart?
You can take Sedopee without any fear of damage to the heart.
Sedopee 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 Sedopee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sedopee habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Sedopee. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Sedopee you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sedopee only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Sedopee can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sedopee
You can take Sedopee with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sedopee
Taking alcohol with Sedopee can be dangerous.
No, Sedopee does not cause weight changes (weight gain or loss). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing any unusual weight changes then it might be due to some medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Sedopee 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.
Rarely, Sedopee 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.
Ideally, Sedopee is given for the short-term management of insomnia. You are advised take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take it longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Sedopee might raise your blood pressure (hypertension). It is a known side effect of this drug. The normal levels of blood pressure are restored after discontinuation of this medicine. If you are already suffering from hypertension then your doctor might monitor your blood pressure during follow-ups.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ambien® (zolpidem tartrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 406-407
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1296-1298
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ambien® (zolpidem tartrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 406-407
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1296-1298
