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Im 21weeks pregnant , struggling to sleep, is zolpidem 5mg safe to take?

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Zolpidem: No. Zolpidem is not recommended during pregnancy. It may affect the baby.

Answered 2/18/2021

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Not while pregnant: Not enthusiastic about sleeping pills and would generally avoid but zolpidem not safe now and can cause sleep walking

Answered 2/21/2021

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Best to avoid...: Not uncommon to have sleep problems during pregnancy due to the mechanics of physical changes that occur in pregnancy. A chat with the Ob/Gyn will provide suggestions to help. But in general best to avoid new/additional medications (including sleep meds) during pregnancy

Answered 2/21/2021

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