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A 35-year-old female asked:

I have taken my dose of suboxone at 5pm. would it be safe to take an ambien (zolpidem) to help me sleep? it is now 12:30am.

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Yes, but only 5 mg: Ambien (zolpidem) is safe with suboxone, but the allowable dose for women is now 5 mg.Best wishes.

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