Sacramento, CA
A 20-year-old male asked:
Can i take a zolpidem (ambien (zolpidem)) 10 hours after my last dose of vicodin? i took 4 vicodins at 12:15 p.m. and i took the ambien (zolpidem) at 10:00 p.m. yesterday.
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Ambien (zolpidem): Should be ok. Have good nite.
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Dr. Paul Pylesanswered
Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
Talk to your doctor : Taking 4 vicodin at once is excessive. Be sure to take your medicine only as prescribed by your doctor.
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Dr. Stephen Kibrick commented
Clinical Psychology 48 years experience
I agree. These medications are both controlled substances. Continued use of both together increases risk of serious side effects like respiratory depression.
Apr 16, 2015
Last updated Jun 15, 2018
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