Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic medication that is typically prescribed in doses ranging from 5 mg to 10 mg for adults. Taking significantly higher amounts, such as 60 mg or 100 mg, poses serious health risks and can lead to overdose, which can be potentially lethal.
While individual tolerance can vary, doses above the prescribed amount substantially increase the risk of severe side effects, including respiratory depression, coma, and death.