The makers of the generic insomnia medication zolpidem, better known as Ambien or Sublinox, has recently published warnings of the drug’s side effects.

Zolpidem can cause abnormal sleep behaviors that the user may not be aware of doing. Talking on the phone, operating a vehicle, and eating are among the potentially dangerous activities one may experience while taking the medication.

The company warns that people with a history of sleepwalking, those who take a higher than recommended dose, or those who mix zolpidem with alcohol or other drugs may have a higher risk of experiencing these side effects. Users who have experienced these abnormal behaviors should stop taking the medication immediately and contact their physician.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by the side effects of a prescribed medication, contact the New Jersey drug side effect lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 today.