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Intermezzo Side Effects Center: Detailed Datasheet
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: zolpidem tartrate
- Brand Name: Intermezzo
- Drug Class:
Intermezzo (Zolpidem Tartrate) side effects drug center
Intermezzo Side Effects Center
What Is Intermezzo?
Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate) sublingual is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic indicated as an as-needed to treatment for a type of insomnia characterized by middle-of-the-night waking followed by difficulty returning to sleep. Intermezzo is available as a generic termed zolpidem.
What Are Side Effects of Intermezzo?
Common side effects of Intermezzo include:
- daytime drowsiness,
- dizziness,
- weakness,
- feeling "drugged,"
- lightheadedness,
- fatigue,
- tired feeling,
- loss of coordination,
- headache,
- nausea,
- constipation,
- diarrhea,
- upset stomach,
- stuffy nose,
- dry mouth,
- nose or throat irritation, or
- muscle pain.
Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Intermezzo including:
- chest pain,
- fast or irregular heartbeat,
- shortness of breath,
- trouble breathing or swallowing, or
- feeling like you might pass out.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as:
- depression,
- anxiety,