How Do I Safely Taper Ambien If I Took It For 1 Month, 10 Mg. Without Insomnia Rebound?4 (Top voted first)

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Hello,
I've been taking generic Ambien, Zolpidem, 10 mg. each night sometimes 20 mg once in awhile when one tablet did not work (I am going through menopause, my hormone fluctuates) for a month. How do I taper the med. safely so I do not get insomnia rebound? thanks.
Michelle

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HUSBANDS DR SAID CUT PILL IN HALF AND TAKE 1/2 DOSE FOR 1 WEEK OR SO, THEN D/C. HE DIDNT TRUST IT, BUT IT WORKED.

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this site is not medical professionals, so you should consult with your doctor.

Suz's advice is probably the most practical solution, however.

There are quite a few reports online that say it can cause withdrawal effects if you suddenly stop taking it, even after just a few weeks, so you do need to be careful.

If you experience them, contact your doctor immediately.

They can include: nausea, sweating, fatigue and panic attacks.

Is your doctor aware that you are planning to stop taking it?

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Hi to Vernon and Suz,
Thanks for your responses. I am going to see my doc.next week and will ask him.
To Suz, did your husband go through rebound insomnia while he was tapering it?

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Cut dose in half and take with 5mg. Melatonin. It's all natural. When you're okay with that. Break it again. You can stay on Melatonin.

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