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Should I Stay On Zolpidem Or Try A New Medicine To Manage My Sleep Disorder?

I am 67 yr. old male on Zolipedium for at least 10 years! I take a 10 mg. nightly with no sleep-walking,etc. I exercise,(riding a mt. bike ) 5 days a week and am in above-average health. It seems to me adosage of 12 mg. would be better,maybe not? Question is: Stay on Zolipedium or try new drug on market?
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

No need to change the drug. Stay or continue with Zolpidem only. This drug is helping you in alleviate your symptoms. Zolpidem is very good for long term use because it is non habit forming, having least side effects and does not cause dependence or tolerance. So in my opinion, you should stick to Zolpidem only.

Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Should I Stay On Zolpidem Or Try A New Medicine To Manage My Sleep Disorder?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No need to change the drug. Stay or continue with Zolpidem only. This drug is helping you in alleviate your symptoms. Zolpidem is very good for long term use because it is non habit forming, having least side effects and does not cause dependence or tolerance. So in my opinion, you should stick to Zolpidem only. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.