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Can ambian/zolpidem stop working if taken for a long period of time?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Tolerance.: If taken regularly, tolerance develops and then it can stop working. The key is to take it only when really needed and not as a routine every night.

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Answered 2/8/2015

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A member asked:

Can ambian/zolpidem stop working if taken for a long period of time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

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