Purple M 22 Zolpidem

I need to take one and I found one that is out of date by 6 weeks, is it ok to take it? ## Hi Shivvy, From what I could gather, Zolpidem is said to have a shelf-life of 2 years as long as it has been properly stored. So depending on when you got it, I think it should be fine to take. Other information I found from a Harvard Medical School family health article, states that, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. More details on that study can be found here: health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1103a.shtml I hope this info helps!

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What is a round purple pill with an M and a 22 under it on one side and the other side is blank? ## What you have found is zolpidem. A prescription med under the brand name Ambien. The generic is purple with an M 22 imprinted on one side. Ambien is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). It is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This medication may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Ambien should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. An overdose of Ambien can be fatal when it is taken together with other medications that can cause drowsiness. Symptoms of a Ambien overdose may i...

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light purple color the m is above the 22 ## Zolpidem (Generic for Ambien) 10mg Sleep-Aid

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NDC Database

Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Cardinal Health ## Markings: M;Z1 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Purple ## Package Codes: 55154-2225-3, 55154-2225-9 ## Active Ingredients: Zolpidem Tartrate

NDC Database

Zolpidem Tartrate 10 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Cardinal Health ## Markings: M;Z2 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Purple ## Package Codes: 55154-2226-3, 55154-2226-9 ## Active Ingredients: Zolpidem Tartrate