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I have been taking zolpidem 10mg for 1 month for sleeping problem. is there any problem for long term use of this? i take this everyday

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Dr. Tonya Fordham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not really: I would advice that you space out the nights that you use the drug to help avoid dependence and help keeps the effectiveness. I hope this helps and your nights are restful. Look at sleep hygeine to help as well with rest.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 4/27/2015

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