What You Need to Know About Zolpidem
Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine sleep aid, working through GABA receptors to help you initiate sleep faster, even if you have sleep disorders or just go through a stressful time.
It’s commonly prescribed for short-term insomnia relief just like benzos (benzodiazepines), but it’s not one of them: it’s a Z-drug with a different mechanism of action.
If you need to fall asleep in minutes and struggle with night time rest constantly, Zolpidem is the compound to try.
How Does Zolpidem Work
GABA-dependent facilitation of neural inhibition is increased by its action, with Zolpidem being designed to act on the GABA-A receptor subtype.
This causes the neural pathways that promote sleep to become more active and to induce sleep. This removes an overactive Zolpidem from the body, allowing you to sleep without being drowsy the next day.
Zolpidem Effects and Benefits
One of the most important “competitive advantages” of Zolpidem in comparison with other options is the fact that you do NOT feel drowsy the next day.
As a quick-acting hypnotic, Zolpidem has more benefits:
- Rapid sleep initiation;
- Short duration of action;
- Less “hangover” effect;
- Targets GABA receptors selectively;
- Minimally interferes with sleep stages;
- Easy to use on an as-needed basis;
- Mild next-day sedation risk;
- Useful for acute insomnia treatment;
- Non-benzodiazepine structure;
- Potential alternative to older sedatives.
Zolpidem is most helpful to people with infrequent bouts of insomnia where conscientious recuperation is important.
How to Take Zolpidem Right
- Zolpidem Dosage: 1 tablet before sleeping
- Advice: Try not to miss out on 7-8 hours of sleep to minimize the chances of waking up groggy.
- Storage: Store in a cool and dry place that is not exposed to sunlight.
- Cycle duration: A dose is taken for 2-4 weeks followed by an abstention period of a few weeks to prevent dependence on the dose.
- Stack with: Melatonin or other weaker sleeping pills like it.
NOTE: Keep cycling Zolpidem continuously for prolonged periods as short and infrequent as possible to reduce the chances of side effects occurring.
Alternatively, you might want to give Zopiclone a try.
Dosage and packing: 10mg/30tabs