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Is ambien (zolpidem) a good medication for sleep?

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Dr. Curtis Wong answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Ambien (zolpidem): Works well to help people sleep but my concerns are more focused on why you are having trouble sleeping at your age.

Answered 10/16/2018

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What is a good sleep aid that is mostly natural and allows a full night's rest? I currently take ambien (zolpidem) to help ease my insomnia, but there are nights where it doesn't work or affect me at all. Basically, it's not very reliable.

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