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Taking zolpidem 5mg
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I'm 32 I have been taking zolfresh 5mg since 3 yrs... And I just honestly want to ask what are side effects of it in long run. Is it harmful or ok to take for a peaceful sleep?
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You need to be assessed what's the thing that gets better when u take zolfresh. Is it sleep or anxiety or its just the need.
For few it causes dependence but that depends on various factors.
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try sleep hygiene measure.
there are other non addictive medications for only sleep.need detailed evaluation
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Add tab meloset 3 mg.( Natural melatonin)..then gradually decrease zolfresh to 5 mg for 5 days then stop...
After one month's u can gradully reduce melose to half and stop it
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It doesn't lead to dependence
U can tapper it slowly and try sleep hygiene
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