Question 1

if insomnia is severe will dr increase ambien (zolpidem) to 15 mg for female in some cases?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Each physician practices differently. I limit ambien (zolpidem) dose to 5 mg in females. I would be more apt to try different options that increasing to 15 mg /night. I also use cranial electrotherapy stimulation and acupuncture to help patients with sleep problems. Have you had a sleep study?

Question 2

15 mg ambien (zolpidem) ok to take while 20 weeks pregnant? ob gave 10 but its not working. i have routines  don't take meds unless have to. straight forward please

Accepted Answer

Ambien (zolpidem): The answer is absolutely not.  One should never take a medication at a dose that is above safe levels. Many people who use Ambien (zolpidem) grow tolerant of it and it becomes less and less effective.  Please get in to see your doctor to find another alternative.

Question 3

is 15 mg of ambien (zolpidem) too much for 200 lb. female?

Accepted Answer

FDA thinks so: Amien/zolpidem is not approved by the fda for more than 10 mg in any person regardless of weight.  With that being said, it is studied in europe to 20mg+.  Side effects go up with increased dose.

Question 4

does ambien have a shelf life?

Accepted Answer

Shelf life: All meds have a shelf life. Best source is drugs.com

Question 5

does it hurt to take ambien on a regular basis?

Accepted Answer

: You bet it does.  Over time Ambien produces tolerance and higher doses are required to induce sleep.  Eventually, works poorly at best, and you do not sleep in addition.   Why not have your doctor engage you into a "sleep hygiene" program?

Question 6

what will 15mg of ambien do to me and how long until it works?

Accepted Answer

Zolpidem (ambien): Ambien is extremely habit forming SE include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Hallucinations, Memory disorder, Muscle pains, Flu like symptoms. Can have full blown Allergic Rxn. Extremely dangerous if taken with Pain meds, Valium, Soma, alcohol, Antidepressants. Can all cause you to stop breathing especially during sleep, and you snore, you are over weight, you have asthma/COPD  Try  MELATONIN SL

Question 7

i've been rx'd 5-10mg ambien nightly for a few months. noticing tolerance build-up. looking for safer alternatives for long-term use. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin?: You can always try Melatonin, but first you’d need to get off Ambien.  With your story, tolerance/addiction are real concerns, and the best bet in that regard would be to first get off it safely.  Then, you can try daily supplementation with Melatonin, which is normally present in our brains anyway and helps with sleep onset and maintenance.

Question 8

ambien (zolpidem) and claritind?

Accepted Answer

Sleepy not sneezy?: Ambien (zolpidem) will help you sleep; Claritin d will help with nasal allergy symptoms, but sometimes can cause restlessness and difficulty sleeping.

Question 9

what is ambien (zolpidem) used for?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia: Ambien (zolpidem) has an indication for the  short term treatment of insomnia. In clinical practice is not only used on a short-term basis.

Question 10

is ambien (zolpidem) considered a narcatic?

Accepted Answer

No: Sedative hypnotic not opioid. Controlled substance with many of the same controls.

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If insomnia is severe will dr increase ambien (zolpidem) to 15 mg for female in some cases?

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15 mg ambien (zolpidem) ok to take while 20 weeks pregnant? ob gave 10 but its not working. i have routines don't take meds unless have to. straight forward please

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Is 15 mg of ambien (zolpidem) too much for 200 lb. female?

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Does ambien have a shelf life?

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Does it hurt to take ambien on a regular basis?

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What will 15mg of ambien do to me and how long until it works?

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I've been rx'd 5-10mg ambien nightly for a few months. noticing tolerance build-up. looking for safer alternatives for long-term use. any suggestions?

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Ambien (zolpidem) and claritind?

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