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Can Ambien Be Taken For Insomnia?

I am trying to get to off pain medicine that’s i am prescribed 4 times daily. I hate taking them but have a lot of pain. I want to get off them and my doctor refuses to do suboxone as it has worse withdrawals. I have a friend that tried meth and got off of the pain pills and no longer does any drug. I tried it myself now I man wondering if I can take my ambien for sleep that I am prescribed I am also prescribed xanaxs. Can either one of the be ok to take.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Yes, Ambien may be taken for insomnia.

Xanax (Alprazolam) is a 'sedative' commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.

Ambien (Zolpidem) is a sedative and hypnotic commonly prescribed for the short-term treatment of insomnia brought on by trouble falling asleep. This may help you go to sleep and stay asleep longer.

However, it may cause drowsiness so you should not drive or do anything that requires you to be alert the day after taking Ambien.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Can Ambien Be Taken For Insomnia?

Hello, Yes, Ambien may be taken for insomnia. Xanax (Alprazolam) is a sedative commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression. Ambien (Zolpidem) is a sedative and hypnotic commonly prescribed for the short-term treatment of insomnia brought on by trouble falling asleep. This may help you go to sleep and stay asleep longer. However, it may cause drowsiness so you should not drive or do anything that requires you to be alert the day after taking Ambien. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali