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A 21-year-old female asked:

Trying to conceive. i can't test for 5 days. i have bad insomnia is it okay to take ambien (zolpidem) 5mg?

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Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered

Family Medicine 40 years experience

No: If you may be pregnant, avoid all unnecessary meds, alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco. You want a healthy baby!

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