Zolpidem and Cancer - throat or larynx - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cancer - throat or larynx is reported as a side effect among people who take Zolpidem (zolpidem tartrate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Gabapentin, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cancer - throat or larynx when taking Zolpidem. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 90,339 people who have side effects when taking Zolpidem from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zolpidem?

Zolpidem has active ingredients of zolpidem tartrate. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 92,695 Zolpidem users. Check the latest studies of Zolpidem.

What is Cancer - throat or larynx?

Cancer - throat or larynx is found to be associated with 326 drugs and 698 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cancer - throat or larynx.

On Jul, 18, 2026

90,339 people reported to have side effects when taking Zolpidem.
Among them, 13 people (0.01%) have Cancer - throat or larynx.

Could Zolpidem cause Cancer - throat or larynx?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cancer - throat or larynx when taking Zolpidem? *

female: 23.08 %
male: 76.92 %

What is the age of people who have Cancer - throat or larynx when taking Zolpidem? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zolpidem? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cancer - throat or larynx? *

Memory Loss: 2 people, 15.38%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 15.38%
Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 15.38%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 15.38%
Withdrawal Syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance): 1 person, 7.69%
Depression: 1 person, 7.69%
Heart Disease: 1 person, 7.69%
Heart Attack: 1 person, 7.69%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 1 person, 7.69%
Haematocrit Decreased: 1 person, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 15.38%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 15.38%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 15.38%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 15.38%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 2 people, 15.38%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 15.38%
Depression: 2 people, 15.38%
Parkinson's Disease: 2 people, 15.38%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 15.38%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 .
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 .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zolpidem tartrate (the active ingredients of Zolpidem) and Zolpidem (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.

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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