Zolpidem tartrate and Axonal neuropathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Axonal neuropathy is found among people who take Zolpidem tartrate, especially for people who are female, 60+ old.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Zolpidem tartrate and have Axonal neuropathy. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 29,406 people who have side effects when taking Zolpidem tartrate from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

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On Sep, 18, 2023

29,406 people reported to have side effects when taking Zolpidem tartrate.
Among them, 14 people (0.05%) have Axonal neuropathy.

What is Zolpidem tartrate?

Zolpidem tartrate has active ingredients of zolpidem tartrate. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 30,436 Zolpidem tartrate users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Axonal neuropathy?

Axonal neuropathy (dysfunction of axon nerves) is found to be associated with 580 drugs and 326 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Zolpidem tartrate and Axonal neuropathy reports submitted per year:

Could Zolpidem tartrate cause Axonal neuropathy?

Gender of people who have Axonal neuropathy when taking Zolpidem tartrate *:

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

Age of people who have Axonal neuropathy when taking Zolpidem tartrate *:

Common drugs people take besides Zolpidem tartrate *:

Common side effects people have besides Axonal neuropathy *:

Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 9 people, 64.29%
Loss Of Proprioception (loss of senses of body and parts): 9 people, 64.29%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 14.29%
Respiratory Tract Congestion (blockage on respiratory system): 2 people, 14.29%
Weakness: 1 person, 7.14%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 1 person, 7.14%
Micturition Urgency (urgency to pass the urine): 1 person, 7.14%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 1 person, 7.14%
Keratitis (eye's cornea, the front part of the eye, becomes inflamed): 1 person, 7.14%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 7.14%

Common conditions people have *:

Vitamin B Complex Deficiency: 9 people, 64.29%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 9 people, 64.29%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 64.29%
Drowsiness: 4 people, 28.57%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 21.43%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 21.43%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 7.14%
Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 1 person, 7.14%
Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Zolpidem tartrate and have Axonal neuropathy?

Check whether Axonal neuropathy is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

Related publications that referenced our studies

Hsu FG, Sheu MJ, Lin CL, Hsieh YW, Lai SW, "Use of Zolpidem and Risk of Acute Pyelonephritis in Women: A Population‐Based Case‐Control Study in Taiwan", The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2017 Mar .
Lin SC, Su YC, Huang YS, Lee CC, "Zolpidem increased cancer risk in patients with sleep disorder: A 3-year follow-up study", Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016 Mar .
Sun Y, Lin CC, Lu CJ, Hsu CY, Kao CH, "Association between zolpidem and suicide: a nationwide population-based case-control study", InMayo Clinic Proceedings, 2016 Mar .
Liao KF, Lin CL, Lai SW, Chen WC, "Zolpidem use associated with increased risk of pyogenic liver abscess: a case-control study in Taiwan", Medicine, 2015 Jan .

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zolpidem tartrate (the active ingredients of Zolpidem tartrate) and Zolpidem tartrate (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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