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Hi i am 36 years old, i am currently taking ambien 10 mg to sleep and norco 10mg 3xs a day for pain i want to stop taking the ambien because i've been?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Didn't get all the q: It is probably good to try to get off the ambien because that plus norco is a dangerous combination. However both can be addictive. Withdrawal should only be done with the help of a physician.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/10/2017

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A member asked:

Hi i am 36 years old, i am currently taking ambien 10 mg to sleep and norco 10mg 3xs a day for pain i want to stop taking the ambien because i've been?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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