I take the antibiotic clatromycine, I also take permanent medications -Egzysta and oriven. I've been having massive panic attacks for two days now. I know I can't take Xanax with this antibiotic, but I still have zolpidem. And my question is: could zolpidem be used together with the antibiotic clathromycin?
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
16 months ago
The Zolpidem you are asking about can only be obtained with a prescription and should not be used without consulting a specialist. As in the case of Xanax, there is an interaction with the antibiotic here. Possible intensification of the action of Zolpidem due to inhibition of its metabolism (clarithromycin - a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4). The risk of side effects such as decreased appetite, depression, confusion, decreased libido, excessive sedation and drowsiness, impaired motor coordination, speech and attention disorders, headache and dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, fatigue and irritability also increases. In case of doubt about the use of the drug, I encourage you to consult your doctor again. You can also use the teleadvice offered, m.in. by the portal Gdziepolek.pl: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja Please remember that pharmacotherapy only supports the treatment of difficulties in the area of psychological functioning. The right treatment is psychotherapy, which deals with the causes and is designed to lead the patient to healthy functioning, also without the use of drugs. If you have not undertaken (apart from taking medication) psychotherapy, I encourage you to make an appointment for a consultation with an appropriate specialist. https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-psychologiem The gdziepolek.pl service also allows you to book medicines in the nearest stationary pharmacy: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/substancje/clarithromycin https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/89741/egzysta-kapsulki/apteki https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/57911/oriven-kapsulki-o-przedluzonym-uwalnianiu/apteki https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/84566/xanax-tabletki/apteki https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/91051/zolpidem-genoptim-tabletki-powlekane/apteki