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Is It Safe To Have Zolpidem For Sleeplessness?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2015
Question: My 67 year old wife is going through metadone detox. Has been prescribed the Methadone & oxocodoe for several years treating neuropathy. She is asking for a Zolpidem sleep aid; also prescribed for many years. Question is, can I allow her to have the Zolpedim?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be taken safely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
There is no known bad effects of taking zolpidem during metadone detox so if there is a medical reason for it then she can continue to take it. She should try to be on 5mg and not to increase it. Of course, she should take it only when necessary, I recommend to try every 1-2 weeks to discontinue Zolpidem for few days to see will sleep difficulties pull back. Wish you good health. Regards
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
You re welcome
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Is It Safe To Have Zolpidem For Sleeplessness?

Brief Answer: It can be taken safely. Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome to HCM. There is no known bad effects of taking zolpidem during metadone detox so if there is a medical reason for it then she can continue to take it. She should try to be on 5mg and not to increase it. Of course, she should take it only when necessary, I recommend to try every 1-2 weeks to discontinue Zolpidem for few days to see will sleep difficulties pull back. Wish you good health. Regards