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A 30-year-old male asked:
Can ambien (zolpidem) be prescribed on healthtap?
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Dr. Scott Hackinganswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Ambien (zolpidem): Ambien (zolpidem) is not available via Healthtap since it is a controlled substance.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Just prescribed ambien, (zolpidem) what can I expect when taking this?
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Dr. Jennings Godsyanswered
Psychiatry 18 years experience
Hopefully good dream: Seriously, hopefully some sleep. But, occasionally some people do have problems with it. Most common side effects are headache, dizziness, or drugged feeling. Other side effects include sleepwalking and withdrawal if taken for an extended period of time.
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Last updated Jul 12, 2018
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