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A 51-year-old female asked:

I just got put on ambien (zolpidem). can i take half of it to see how i'm going to tolerate it?

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Dr. Jack Underwoodanswered

Psychiatry 65 years experience

Yes.: Most people require 10 mg., but starting with 5 mg. is fine and maybe that is all that is needed.

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Dr. Alan Alianswered

Psychiatry 34 years experience

Ambien (zolpidem): sure, but let your doctor know.

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