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Is zolpidem tablets taken twice in a day or single pil should be taken?

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At bedtime: Zolipidem or Ambien (zolpidem) is used for sleeping and should only be taken on an as needed basis when you have at least 8 hours to sleep.

Answered 6/24/2014

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