The Basics
What is Zolpidem?
A sleeping pill used to treat insomnia.
Brand names for Zolpidem
Ambien
How Zolpidem is classified
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Zolpidem During Pregnancy
Zolpidem pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Zolpidem while pregnant
N/A
Taking Zolpidem While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Zolpidem?
Because of the low levels of zolpidem in breastmilk and its short half-life, amounts ingested by the infant are small and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. Monitor infants for excess sedation, hypotonia, and respiratory depression.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Because of the low levels of zolpidem in breastmilk and its short half-life, amounts ingested by the infant are small and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. Monitor infants for excess sedation, hypotonia, and respiratory depression.
Possible effects of Zolpidem on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Zolpidem
Zaleplon.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Pons G, Francoual C, Guillet P et al. Zolpidem excretion in breast milk. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1989;37:245-8. PMID: 2612539
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