Question 1

does 1/2 ambien (zolpidem) 5mg work with melatonin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But take the melatonin two hours before bedtime and the Ambien (zolpidem) just before you go to bed.

Question 2

is it better to take ambien (zolpidem) or melatonin?

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Sleep issues.: See you are already on Ativan at night & am for anxiety.  Ambien (zolpidem) is a sleep medication that is designed for short term use. However, many people end up taking it chronically. You can become addicted to it.  Different doctors may have differing thoughts on this but i would try melatonin first. If can be effective without the addiction potential.  However, it is really important that you are using.

Question 3

is taking two ambien (zolpidem) cr's and melatonin safe?

Accepted Answer

Addiction: Obsession or addiction to sleep medications can become just as serious as alcoholism. It surely sounds like you are over doing it.  If Ambien (zolpidem) is used too often it becomes less and less effective. Combining sleeping medications is a good sign to a physician that you are most likely addicted and it would be dangerous not to address this with you.  Many people in drug treatment get there for ambien (zolpidem).

Question 4

what are the differences between ambien (zolpidem) and melatonin?

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Huge: Hi. The only thing Ambien (zolpidem) and melatonin have in common is aiding sleep. They are chemically unrelated and act at totally distinct receptors.

Question 5

can i take melatonin and ambien (zolpidem) (10mg) together? ambien (zolpidem) has lost it's effects and melatonin barely works. whats an overdose level?

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Melatonin and Ambien (zolpidem): do not have significant interaction. Melatonin (OTC) has a role in regulation of the sleep-wake cycle. May dose up to 20 mg/d. Ambien (zolpidem) (prescribed) improves sleep onset; best taken without food. If effect lost then consult prescriber to review your situation and determine best course of action. Review good sleep hygiene (https://sleepfoundation.org/ask-the-expert/sleep-hygiene). Best regards.

Question 6

can zolpidem and melatonin be combined?

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Melatonin: No need for both sleep aids at same time.

Question 7

could i take zolpidem and melatonin together?

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Should be safe: If you have tolerated both when taken without the other.

Question 8

can i take 1mg of melatonin with 5 mg of zolpidem tartrate?

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You could, but why?: You probably could, but why would you want to? Taken occasionally, zolpidem is a good medicine for help with falling asleep (but not staying asleep). Melatonin has minimal effects on sleep (it does help change the circadian rhythm). For long-term use, medicines like zolpidem are not that great an idea. If the cause cannot be found, medicines like trazodone or Doxepin might be better.

Question 9

does 1/2 of 5mg ambien (zolpidem) with 1 mg of melatonin work to help sleep?

Accepted Answer

For some people it: Does. Please discuss this with your prescribing provider. Take care.

Question 10

is melatonin safer to take than zolpidem for insomnia and what dosage to take ?

Accepted Answer

1 mg or less : Higher doses of melatonin can actually interfere with normal sleep. Take 0.3 to 1 mg. And see how you do. Both are generally safe, but melatonin usually has less potential for morning "hang over".

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