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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Zolpidem
Posted on
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
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Thu, 23 Jul 2015
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Question : I am needing 30 mgs of zolpidem to sleep at night and would like to taper down. How should I do this safely?
Brief Answer:
Has to tapered gradually along with use of stress relieving measures
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The current recommended dose of Zolpidem for women is 5 mg at bed time. Since you are on 30mg , it has to be tapered down gradually.
This may provoke some degree of anxiety and insomnia. This can be minimised by exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes at moderate intensity, practising stress relieving measures like yoga, meditation or relaxation techniques.
You could also seek the help of a psychiatrist if needed.
Best wishes,
Has to tapered gradually along with use of stress relieving measures
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The current recommended dose of Zolpidem for women is 5 mg at bed time. Since you are on 30mg , it has to be tapered down gradually.
This may provoke some degree of anxiety and insomnia. This can be minimised by exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes at moderate intensity, practising stress relieving measures like yoga, meditation or relaxation techniques.
You could also seek the help of a psychiatrist if needed.
Best wishes,
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