CO
A member asked:
My husband is 6' 10" tall and weighs in excess of 350 pounds. the 10 mg dosage of ambien (zolpidem) does not work for him. can he take more due to size/weight?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Jarrettanswered
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
Sleep study yet?: I would first want to know if he has had a sleep study. Given his size, he is at risk for sleep apnea and this should be evaluated. If you notice snoring or irregular breathing at night then the likelihood is even higher that he has it. It can lead to poor sleep quality, fatigue, etc. Ambien (zolpidem) may make it worse. If he has no sleep apnea, then there are other agents for sleep that could be tried.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
No: No, this is habit forming medication if u take it every day it will stop working , let him practice sleep hygiene and discuss his medication with his prescriber.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 30, 2020
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.