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I want to get off ambien (zolpidem). how many nights does it take to get back to normal?
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Coming off Ambien (zolpidem): Usually up to 7 nights if you use the sleep hygiene techniques, such as regular sleep & wake hours, warm shower before bed, pushups for 5 mins. Before bed, never read in bed, no food within 1 hour before bed, warm skim milk before bed, no tight clothing in bed, etc.
Answered 4/24/2013
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Not long,but ...: Make sure you do this gradually with your doctor.
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