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Why won't anyone write me a prescription for ambien (zolpidem)? i have no contraindications, including no history of substance abuse. will you write me one?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ambien (zolpidem): I see no contraindication, but i'm curious, why ambien (zolpidem)?

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Answered 7/8/2012

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