A female asked:

I'm taking alprazolam 5 mg daily, usually in evening for anxiety. i don't get sleepy enough to fall asleep, can i take 10mg generic of ambien (zolpidem) safely?

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Dr. Paul Pylesanswered

Addiction Medicine 35 years experience

Talk to your doctor : Assuming You are taking Xanax (alprazolam) 0.5mg and not 5mg, yes you can add Ambien. Talk to your prescribing physician.

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