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A member asked:

Doctor prescribed zolpidem tartrate 10 mg is it ok to take more?

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No: This is the maximum dose and should be taken only on as needed basis , it is habit forming and if u take it every day will stop working.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ambien (zolpidem): Not good idea. If it is not working, talk to your doctor about the extended release ambience-cr which comes in 12.5mg. Dose, or other meds.

Answered 5/1/2018

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