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How Long Does Ambien Stay In The Body?
- Ambien CR Oral Uses and How to Use
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Pronounced: (ZOHL-pee-dem)
Uses
Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. It helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, so you can get a better night's sleep. It may also reduce the number of times you wake up during the night. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.
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Ambien Oral Drug Interactions
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