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I am taking zolpidem 10 mg X 2 everyday for insomnia since last two months. Is there any acute side effect to it?
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Do not take a dose of this drug unless you have time for a full night's�sleep�of at least 7 to 8 hours. If you have to wake up before that, you may have some�memory lossand may have trouble safely doing any activity that requires alertness, such as driving or operating machinery. It is not to be taken for more than 2 weeks at a time. It is addictive and may cause withdrawal symptoms.
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