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A 55-year-old male asked:

Is it safe to take a 0.5 mg ativan (for flight) around twelve hours after taking a 10mg ambien (zolpidem)?

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Dr. Rex Mahnensmith
A Verified Doctoranswered
46 years experience
Ambien (zolpidem) and ativan: At risk for excess sedation; be careful; judgement will be slowed and a bit impaired; don't drive; b e with someone; take no alcohol;
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Last updated Feb 1, 2021

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