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A member asked:

Is ambien (zolpidem) (an imidazopyridine hypnotic) simply the same as pyridium (phenazopyridine)? they seem to have a similar chemical formula.

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No: Completely different medications with different uses.

Answered 3/31/2020

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Dr. Lane Childs answered

Specializes in Urology

No: Small alterations in chemical structures can result in large differences. These two medications are absolutely not the same thing and should not be used interchangeably.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2020

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