Question 1

why shouldn't i take valium and ambien (zolpidem) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Valium/Ambien: Excess sedation, confusion, drowsiness next day.

Question 2

i took a 5mg valium and was wondering if i  can take a 5mg ambien (zolpidem) 2-3 hours later?

Accepted Answer

Prescribed or not?: If you are on prescribed benzodiazepines, your doctor and pharmacist should be the best ones to give you advice, since they know your medical history and all the medications you are on, and I do not. If they are NOT prescribed, you shouldn't be taking them.  Valium is very rapidly acting and should be enough to help you sleep without the ambien (zolpidem). If not prescribed, this is abuse. Talk to counselor.

Question 3

i took an valium 5mg tablet and hydroxyzine hcl 25mg at 6pm can i take my 10mg ambien (zolpidem) now 1030pm?

Accepted Answer

Ambien (zolpidem): Ambien (zolpidem) should be taken no longer than a few days in a row. You need to coordinate your care with one MD if you have access to 3 different CNS depressant medications.  Respiratory depression can occur. Also all have withdrawal states and can precipitate clinical depression.

Question 4

taking 1000 mgs depakote 10 mgs valium 10 mgs ambien at bed time. can i still take 5 mgs of saphris (asenapine)?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: Dd your doctor prescribe these to be taken all at once? The combo of valium and Ambien is deadly. Please don't take them together tonight, and call your doctor in the morning. As for Depakote and saphris, (asenapine) do take these as going without could cause a relapse of your bipolar disorder. Be well.

Question 5

taking 1000 mgs depakote 10 mgs of ambien 10 mgs of valium at bed time. can i still take 5 mgs of saphris (asenapine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Valium and Ambien (zolpidem) will potentiate each other, but the combination should be safe.

Question 6

took ambien (zolpidem) 10mg for 2 year's. my dr changed me to 15mg diazapam. not working for insomnia. if i already took the valium 20mg can i take a 10mg ambien (zolpidem)?

Accepted Answer

You. May: Why did your. Dr stop ambien (zolpidem)?   You. Did not tell your. Age .  Why did your dr start  valium?   If you needed something. For. Anxiety. Lorazepam. Would have been better .  In my opinion  both drugs are in the end are monster but if you had to take one. Take the one. Which helps you with least side effects .  I would not take both just to sleep .Valium can give you more problems if you had to stop.

Question 7

i take 1000 mgs depakote 10 mgs valium and 10 mgs ambien (zolpidem) at bed time. should i still be having trouble going to sleep.

Accepted Answer

No, you shouldnt: That is a hefty dose of sedating medications and if you are still having trouble sleeping, discuss with your psychiatrist. Is it possible you are entering a manic episode? Check in with your psychiatrist sooner than later to be safe. May need improved sleep hygiene as well as possible sleep study too.

Question 8

will taking ambien (zolpidem) for sleep make the 8 mg of valium i take a day for pelvic pain, itching, and spasms less effective.

Accepted Answer

Don't combine both.: Don't take both Ambien (zolpidem) and valium. Have your doctor optimize a single agent as they function similarly.

Question 9

long time chronic pain disabled vet. take a delay release and acute opioids. ambien for sleep. just starting valium and not certain how long in betwn?

Accepted Answer

Chronic pain: Long time chronic pain disabled vet. Take a delay release and acute opioids. Ambien for sleep. Just starting Valium and not certain how long in betwn? ANS:  you have a difficult problem and I would rely on the VA pain specialist to guide your treatment. Keep a careful diary of when you take things and how they make you feel. Show to your Dr.

Question 10

i take valium 30mg daily, cut off cold turkey from my ambien (zolpidem) 20mg taken for yrs. has caused me bad withdrawal symptoms, but am i safe from seizures?

Accepted Answer

If still taking Vali: Withdrawal from Ambien (zolpidem) can be difficult but seizures would be very unlikely.  Valium is an excellent drug to avoid seizure activity.

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Why shouldn't i take valium and ambien (zolpidem) at the same time?

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I took a 5mg valium and was wondering if i can take a 5mg ambien (zolpidem) 2-3 hours later?

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I took an valium 5mg tablet and hydroxyzine hcl 25mg at 6pm can i take my 10mg ambien (zolpidem) now 1030pm?

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Taking 1000 mgs depakote 10 mgs valium 10 mgs ambien at bed time. can i still take 5 mgs of saphris (asenapine)?

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Taking 1000 mgs depakote 10 mgs of ambien 10 mgs of valium at bed time. can i still take 5 mgs of saphris (asenapine)?

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Took ambien (zolpidem) 10mg for 2 year's. my dr changed me to 15mg diazapam. not working for insomnia. if i already took the valium 20mg can i take a 10mg ambien (zolpidem)?

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I take 1000 mgs depakote 10 mgs valium and 10 mgs ambien (zolpidem) at bed time. should i still be having trouble going to sleep.

A member asked:

Will taking ambien (zolpidem) for sleep make the 8 mg of valium i take a day for pelvic pain, itching, and spasms less effective.

A member asked:

Long time chronic pain disabled vet. take a delay release and acute opioids. ambien for sleep. just starting valium and not certain how long in betwn?

A member asked:

I take valium 30mg daily, cut off cold turkey from my ambien (zolpidem) 20mg taken for yrs. has caused me bad withdrawal symptoms, but am i safe from seizures?

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