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Why do elderly people have more ambien (zolpidem) side effects?

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Elderly people: Are gradually winding down due to the fact that aging gradually produces oxidative inefficiency in their cells. They have more side effects from any drug.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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