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A 36-year-old female asked:

Whats the max dose of ambien (zolpidem) you can take? example 15mg to much.

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Dr. Sheldon Brownsteinanswered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Ambien (zolpidem): No, but if not effective then need to ask doctor for different medication for sleep as Ambien (zolpidem) is short acting

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