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    Harv Ment Health Lett. 2004 Apr;20(10):8.

    Questions & answers. I've been taking a sleeping pill, Ambien, for three months, and it's worked great for me. But now my doctor doesn't want to renew the prescription because she's afraid I may become dependent. Do you have any suggestions?

    Miller MC.

    PMID: 15100070 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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    • Zolpidem (Ambien®, Ambien CR®)

      Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Zolpidem belongs to a class of medications called sedative-hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep.