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Sir and Madam, If we are tapering Clonazepam to 0.25,is it ok to take zolfresh 10 at night SOS. Clonazepam is talen around 1.30- 3 pm.Will stop after a week or two. Regards

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You're asking a very important and nuanced question about tapering Clonazepam (a long-acting benzodiazepine) while occasionally using Zolfresh 10 mg (Zolpidem, a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic) for sleep ...  Read More

Hello, I'm a pcod patient and a few years back I had taken zolfresh a few times and experienced shivering in hands and yesterday after soo many years I had taken zolfresh 5 mg and now my hands are shivering a lot...pls help..

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

I am taking Zolfresh 10mg for last 3 years. Recently I came to know about its habit forming and dependence and tolerance issue. I am now asking my psychiatrist to taper its dose and help me stop taking this medication. He has asked me to wait for few weeks before he will start tapering it. I have one question. If I stop taking Zolfresh will I be ab

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PLEASE REVIEW WITH YOUR PSYCHIATRIST ...  Read More

I've been advised zolfresh 5mg. for my sleeping disorders. Can it be 5aken on SOS??

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yes ...  Read More

Does taking zolfresh (for insomnia treatment) lead to weight gain? Can your appetite increase because of this?

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Don't take it without psychiatrist opinion. ...  Read More

I am a breastfeeding mother. I was on nexito 15 , suffering sleeplessness . I took zolfresh for few days now i cant sleep without it. Can you suggest how to wean off from the same?

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Reduce to half the dose what you are taking and if u are comfortable with this reduced dose then you can try stopping drug after 15days. And from there on wards you can use only when u don't get sle ...  Read More

Is zolfresh safe for short term use? (5 days). I have been prescribed that for insomnia. For clonafit my ent doctor advised against it, so the psychiatrist has prescribed zolfresh for 5 days. Please let me know if this safe without any major side effects(on long term health). Thanks. My insomnia is like I don't feel unfresh, rather my eyes burn e

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Good afternoon Yes it’s safe ...  Read More

Hello Sir and Mam, Is clonazepam 1 mg and Zolfresh 10 ok to go ahead. Clonazepam is prescribed helps in almost all aspects except insonmia. Pls guide. Regards to all

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Clonazepam 1 mg and Zolfresh (Zolpidem) 10 mg are both CNS depressants and should not be routinely combined without strict clinical supervision. While clonazepam may help with anxiety and other sympto ...  Read More

Have sleeping problems so would like to take Zolfresh 5Mg for a good sleep, could you please do the needful

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Stop tab. Zolfresh if started taking it. Start physical activity like briskly walking 4 Kms in the morning or swimming 1/2 hour or bicycling. If required,repeat in the evening also.Maintain the dinner ...  Read More

My wife has taken 3 zolfresh and 10ml of 40unit insugin 30/70. What should I do?

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Go to emergency department closest to you at the earliest for evaluation ...  Read More

Respected Doctors, May I take Zolfresh 5 mg SoS for sleep issue. Ongoing meds - CCB, Beta Blocker and Statin. Is it safe. Please guide. Regards

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Yes can be taken but not too frequently ...  Read More

My father age 72 having bp and sugar problem is sometimes having insomnia problem he doesn't sleep at all at night .so I consulted the doctor he prescribed him Sove it 6 .25 one tablet at bed time but I didn't get it in my near market then again I consulted him he changed it to zolfresh 5 mg . Now he is out of station so I am confused, earlier it w

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

My father age is 73 years and he is having blood pressure and diabetic from many years for that medicine also going on ,he is facing weakness and lathergy after post fever from last 1 week and also complaining about less sleep during night,so my doctor has prescribed him zolfresh 5 mg.. earlier he has prescribed him Sove it 6.25 which is not availa

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According to your query you want to know about the zolfresh tablet in sleeplessness night . ...  Read More

I am taking ciplar la 40 twice, flunil 20 once a day, oleptal od in divided doses, qutan sr 100, olimelt 2.5. i am diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I hardly get sleep at night. I take 4-5 pills of zolfresh 10 mg at night. I want to come out of this addiction. Can you help me and guide me how to come out of this mess. I am really worried.

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Do not self medicate. Consult a psychiatrist for dose adjustment. ...  Read More

Sir/ Madam My weight is 69 kg. My PGTCA was done in 2009. Ecosprine Av75 & Metolar xr25 are continuing.In 2018 My Physician prescribed Zolfresh 10 mg due to disturbance in in sleeping. Since then I am taking Zolfresh 10 mg. Due to this medicine now I am feeling tiredness,mild headache and lower back pain. I want to stop this medicine. All param

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Stop taking it and consult ...  Read More

Sir/ Madam My PGTCA was done in2009. Ecosprine Av75, Metolar xr25 are continued. My Physician had recommended Zolfresh 10 mg in 2018 due to disturbance in sleeping. Since then I am taking this medicine writnow. I want to stop this medicine because now I am feeling tiredness,light headache & lower back pain. All parameters are normal. I want to

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Zol fresh can be stopped, if you feel dependency you can reduce the dose to 5 mg and later gradually reduce the number of days you require the medicines every week. Later on you can stop the medicatio ...  Read More

My mom keeps taking mankind placida since 3 months in the morning and yesterday she additionally took zolfresh at the bedtime. Her tongue seems blue and purple color today. Is it serious? What to do? She just took one time yesterday.

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More detailed evaluation is needed ...  Read More

I an taking Zolfresh 5mg. I want to reduce it now but lower dose is not available. Can I cut in 2 peace.

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Yes ...  Read More

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Please write your query properly. ...  Read More

Hi I am 28 and have multiple sclerosis history. Just wanted to know if taking zol 10mg sos alright?

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Yes You can take the drug on sos basis ... ...  Read More

Dear Sir /Madam, My wife was Suffered with Sleeping issue so have given 5 mg Zolfresh for 2 days Last month JAN 26 her period date has missed and her last period was Dec 26 , she took the Zolfresh 5 mg on JAN 30& 31 dates but we think period got missed due to stress ( because We lost our baby boy 4 months back ) On 2nd of feb we tested she got

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Hello , I understand your query. kindly consult online for a detailed history and appropriate treatment. regards Dr EMMANUEL MJ MD 874606149@8 ...  Read More

Need to start early in the morning for 400kms car drive. Is it safe to take zolfresh 5mg in the previous night ?. I read somewhere like zolpidem can cause impaired driving.

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Depends on what kind of zolfresh preparation you are taking. Immediate release have half life of 2 to 3 hrs but sustained release have longer half life . Also depends on other medication that you are ...  Read More

I have difficulty staying asleep. Sometimes my sleep is very bad like 2 to 3 hours only. I need to go for a long drive(400 kms) day after tomorrow early morning. Can I take zolfresh 5mg tomorrow night to catch 5-6 hours of sleep atleast. Is it safe ? Somewhere I read like zolpidem can cause impaired driving. Kindly advise.

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I need detail information about your life style and various symptoms so that i can suggest you proper evaluation and treatment only after paid consultation. ...  Read More

I am taking half zolfresh 10 mg for past 1 month...at what point should I start reducing by 1/4 th, How long should I take each step reduction of 1/4th and then stop. I am taking sulpitac 50 and qutipin sr 50 at night along with zolfresh. Morning I am taking sulpitac 50 from past seven months...iam feeling better in morning from many months ...how

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Zolfresh tablet is mainly for sleep and can be reduced oland stopped over 1to2 weeks. But the other 2 medications are for the illness and not addictive. I suggest you not to stop them on your own, i ...  Read More

Over doses of zolfresh 10mg can causes death. Good medicine between zolfresh, alprax and ativan,restly.

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If you use medicines properly then all of them are good otherwise any medication can harm you. All three of medications you have mentioned (zolfresh, alprax and Ativan) are habit forming. You should n ...  Read More

Is Zolfresh 5 mg better to take for sleep disorder for only 3 days? My doctor has confirmed to take but still i need feedback of some more doctors.

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Yes, Zolfresh 5mg is safe to use for sleep problems for a short while. Please use it as per your doctor's advice ...  Read More

Can i take zolfresh 10mg with Itraconazole Vitamin biotin, inositol, lysin and mineral capsules. Fetric 180 Levofloxacin Neeri

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Hello, all must be in different time are u have insomnia, fungal INF, UTI all? U can take but at some intervals. Ok. ...  Read More

Can I take zolfresh and novorapid together If there is any side effect then please let me know

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Zolfresh is a sleeping pill. U can take it with Novorapid if prescribed by a doctor ...  Read More

Zolfresh 10 mg sleeping pills is it right for me ...? .....................................................................

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Hello Well yes you can take zolfresh 10 mg tablet...if it had been prescribed to you by a doctor...Make sure that it is required for you...And please take it and immediately go to bed after that...Hos ...  Read More

How to improve sleep hygiene reply me doctor Zolfresh should I stop taking that or continue with that

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Sleep disturbe due to many causes like anxiety, depression, over mental stress, etc.U have to find what is the cause behind ur problems. Consult psychologist online or offline and live a healthy life. ...  Read More

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