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Is Ambien Safe To Take If One Has Parkinson's Disease With Dementia And Hallucinations?

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Question : Is Ambien safe to take if you and Parkinson with Dementia. He also has halunations.
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Safe for short term use or occasional use

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Ambien is Zolpidem, used for sleeplessness, is safe for short term or occasional use.

This is true even in case of Parkinsonism with Dementia but has to be under care of a caregiver at home.
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Is Ambien Safe To Take If One Has Parkinson's Disease With Dementia And Hallucinations?

Brief Answer: Safe for short term use or occasional use Detailed Answer: Hi, Ambien is Zolpidem, used for sleeplessness, is safe for short term or occasional use. This is true even in case of Parkinsonism with Dementia but has to be under care of a caregiver at home.