Ambien and Aristada drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) and Aristada (aripiprazole lauroxil). Common drug interactions include injection site pain among females and blood glucose increased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ambien and Aristada. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ambien?

Ambien has active ingredients of zolpidem tartrate. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 93,519 Ambien users. Check the latest studies of Ambien.

What is Aristada?

Aristada has active ingredients of aripiprazole lauroxil. eHealthMe is studying from 4,234 Aristada users. Check the latest studies of Aristada.



On Jul, 19, 2026

21 people who take Ambien and Aristada together, and have interactions are studied.

Ambien and Aristada drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Ambien and Aristada, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Injection site pain
  2. Dizziness
  3. Weight increased
  4. Completed suicide (act of taking one's own life)
  5. Homicidal ideation (thoughts about human killing another human)
  6. Hostility
  7. Drooling (drop saliva uncontrollably from the mouth)
  8. Drug administration error
  9. Fall
  10. Glucose tolerance impaired (blood glucose is raised beyond normal levels, but not high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis)

male:

  1. Blood glucose increased
  2. Hallucination, auditory (perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus)
  3. Loss of employment
  4. Sleep terror (felling of terror in sleep)
  5. Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
  6. Hyperphagia (an abnormal appetite for food)
  7. Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
  8. Abdominal discomfort
  9. Aggression
  10. Akathisia (a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness)

What are the common drug interactions of Ambien and Aristada, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Completed suicide (act of taking one's own life)

30-39:

  1. Weight increased
  2. Homicidal ideation (thoughts about human killing another human)
  3. Hostility
  4. Drug administration error
  5. Fall
  6. Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
  7. Glucose tolerance impaired (blood glucose is raised beyond normal levels, but not high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis)
  8. Hunger
  9. Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
  10. Hyperphagia (an abnormal appetite for food)

40-49:

  1. Abnormal dreams
  2. Blood glucose increased
  3. Depression
  4. Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
  5. Hallucination, auditory (perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus)
  6. Injection site pain
  7. Loss of employment
  8. Sleep terror (felling of terror in sleep)
  9. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  10. Weight increased

50-59:

  1. Injection site pain
  2. Dizziness
  3. Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
  4. Self-injurious ideation
  5. Drooling (drop saliva uncontrollably from the mouth)
  6. Staring (a prolonged gaze or fixed look)
  7. Apnoea (suspension of external breathing)
  8. Blood glucose increased
  9. Drug effect decreased
  10. Hallucination, auditory (perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus)

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 13 people, 61.90%
  2. Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 23.81%
  3. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 4 people, 19.05%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 14.29%
  5. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 2 people, 9.52%
  6. Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 2 people, 9.52%
  7. Pain: 2 people, 9.52%
  8. Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 2 people, 9.52%
  9. High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 9.52%
  10. Hallucination, Auditory (perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus): 2 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zolpidem tartrate and aripiprazole lauroxil (the active ingredients of Ambien and Aristada, respectively), and Ambien and Aristada (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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