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How To Withdraw From Ambien?

I would like to taper off of 10mg of ambian by cutting down to 5 mg, then eventually none. Is it sFe to add 3 mg of melatonin on those nights that I can t sleep. I ve been taking between 5-10 mg of ambian for 10 yrs and would like to quite the completely
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Melatonin is the best drug you can take over Zolpidem. Since, it is physiological hormone also you can take it for insomnia for long term.

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

Regards,
Dr. Archana
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How To Withdraw From Ambien?

Hello, Melatonin is the best drug you can take over Zolpidem. Since, it is physiological hormone also you can take it for insomnia for long term. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Archana