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A 52-year-old female asked:

If i take my 5 mg ambien (zolpidem) every night will it eventually not work for sleep?

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Dr. Matthew Smith
Dr. Matthew Smithanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Possibly: Tolerance may or may not develop. Some depends on what you are taking it for, what other medicines you are taking, and how well it is working.
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Dr. Katharine Cox
Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
Max dose is 10mg: You also have other options for sleep, adding melatonin would be 1 suggestion. It is not meant for long term use. All the best.
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