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I had 10mg of zolpidem and two light beers, i am a 140lb, 5'3 woman in good health, will i be okay?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Most likely, yes: In general, we don't recommend drinking alcohol & taking sleeping pills together. Please do not risk doing this again in the future.

Answered 5/21/2015

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