A member asked:

I take ambien (zolpidem) to sleep at night. i have been taking it for 3 months now. i took it at 9:30pm i'm still awake. it's 12:15am. why can't i fall asleep?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Maybe not as effect.: You may be becoming sensitized meaning it will not work as good. You need to discuss with your doctor other options.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/10/2018

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Dr. Parham Gharagozlou answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

drop the pill: You need evaluation on why pills just make things worse. Talk to a sleep specialist.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/16/2020

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A member asked:

I take ambien (zolpidem) to sleep at night. i have been taking it for 3 months now. i took it at 9:30pm i'm still awake. it's 12:15am. why can't i fall asleep?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Steven Hill answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Parham Gharagozlou answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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