EDLUAR Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EDLUAR sublingual tablet?
EDLUAR (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablet) is a prescription sleep medication approved for short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties in falling asleep. Sublingual means that it is placed under the tongue, where the tablet will dissolve. You can obtain the full prescribing information here. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about EDLUAR sublingual tablets.
What dosage strengths are available for EDLUAR sublingual tablets?
EDLUAR sublingual tablets are available in 5 mg and 10 mg sublingual tablets.
- EDLUAR should be taken once daily.
- For adults: 10 mg once daily, immediately before bedtime.
- For elderly or debilitated patients, or people with liver disease: 5 mg once daily, immediately before bedtime.
How should I take an EDLUAR sublingual tablet?
- Because EDLUAR works quickly, you should take it immediately before going to bed.
- Place a tablet under your tongue and let it dissolve on its own.
- Don't swallow the tablet or take it with water, alcohol, or any other liquids, even if you notice an aftertaste, because liquids can make it less effective. Don't take EDLUAR with a meal or right after a meal, because food can make it less effective.
- Don't take EDLUAR unless you will be able to stay in bed for a full night's sleep, which
is 7-8 hours.
How long can I take EDLUAR?
Call your doctor if your insomnia worsens or is not better within 7 to 10 days. This may mean that there is another condition causing your sleep problem.
What type of insomnia should be treated with EDLUAR?
EDLUAR should be used for the type of short-term insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep. Take EDLUAR sublingual tablets only in consultation with your doctor.
Can I save money on my EDLUAR sublingual tablets prescription?
Eligible patients who have commercial prescription drug coverage can access the copay reduction program for a copay card. The first prescription may have a $0 copay (up to 30 tablets and maximum value of $100), and no more than a $20 copay (up to 30 tablets and maximum value of $80) for up to 4 additional fills of EDLUAR sublingual tablets within a 12-month period. The program ends on July 31, 2010. Participants in federal or state prescription assistance programs, like Medicare, Medicaid, CHAMPUS, TRICARE, VA, DOD and other similar programs are not eligible for the EDLUAR sublingual tablets co-pay reduction program. Residents of Massachusetts also cannot use the copay card.
What are the possible side effects?
- Allergic reactions such as sudden trouble breathing or swelling of your tongue or throat may occur and, in rare cases, may be fatal. If you have an allergic reaction while using EDLUAR (zolpidem tartrate), do not take another dose and contact your doctor immediately.
- Sleepwalking, eating, driving or doing other activities while you're not fully awake may occur, and you might not remember doing these things. Also, changes in behavior such as being more outgoing or aggressive than normal, confusion, agitation, and hallucinations may occur.
- EDLUAR can impair your alertness and motor coordination. Therefore, when taking EDLUAR, don't drive or operate machinery until you are fully awake.
- In patients with depression, worsening of depression (including suicidal thoughts, actions, and completed suicides) may occur. If your depression worsens, contact your doctor immediately.
- Other reported side effects include next-day drowsiness, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and drugged feelings.
- If you have any side effects that concern you, be sure to call your doctor right away.
- After you stop taking EDLUAR, you may have symptoms for 1 to 2 days, such as trouble sleeping, nausea and vomiting, flushing, lightheadedness, and nervousness.
- Using EDLUAR with alcohol or other medicines that can make you sleepy can increase the risk of these behaviors.
- Call your doctor if you have any of these side effects or others that concern you. You can obtain the full prescription information by going here.
Print 
