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Can one wake someone that has taken zolpidem. how fast a sleep are u after taking it?

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Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Zolpidemy: You can certainly wake someone up anytime after taking zolpidem. The individual may not remember much for 6-8 hours after the medication starts working. It normally makes one sleepy 30-60 minutes after taking the pill.

Answered 12/14/2012

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