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Psychiatrist prescribed me 10mg of ambien (zolpidem) n i was wandering if it would be ok if i took 20mg to help me stay asleep longer?
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NO: I suggest you check with your prescriber, no one can decide on what dosage you need better than the physician who evaluated you and knows the details of your illness... Ambien (zolpidem) can be associated with sleep walk behavior and a higher dosage may increase that risk. Check with your physician... Never change a medication without consulting with him/her. Good luck and feel better.
Answered 2/11/2020
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