A 39-year-old member asked:
Can i hurt myself or the baby from sleep walking while on ambien (zolpidem)?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Neeoo Chinanswered
Fertility Medicine 42 years experience
Yes: Ambien (zolpidem) is a pregnancy category c medication, which means to take during pregnancy only if the benefits out weigh the risks. Only the mother and ob/gyn can make that decision. Precautions need to be taken to protect the sleep walking mother such as locking doors to the outside and padding sharp furniture corners.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Marion Dunnanswered
Psychiatry 45 years experience
Sleep Walking: Yes, you may hurt your baby if you are sleepwalkling and happen to drop the baby or roll over in bed and suffocate the baby.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Rhonda Simons commented
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Always take the med and go RIGHT to bed. Waiting is the one thing that causes weird side effects!
Jan 4, 2014
Last updated Apr 1, 2016
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
