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I am taking zolpidem 10mg for 7 days for insomnia. it works well for sleep. so can i use it long time? will any problem for long term use?

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Dr. Raju Indukuri answered

Sleeping pills: It is better to use Zolpidem as needed occasionally.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/17/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zolpidem: was not designed for long-term use. Some may develop a tolerance to it.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I am taking zolpidem 10mg for 7 days for insomnia. it works well for sleep. so can i use it long time? will any problem for long term use?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Raju Indukuri answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

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