A member asked:

I can't take ambien (zolpidem) on an empty stomach so it doesn't work. the sublingual preparation is far too costly. can standard ambien (zolpidem) be taken sublingualy ?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Ambien (zolpidem) be taken Subl: No, and who said take Ambien (zolpidem) on an empty stomach ?

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2018

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A member asked:

I can't take ambien (zolpidem) on an empty stomach so it doesn't work. the sublingual preparation is far too costly. can standard ambien (zolpidem) be taken sublingualy ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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