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Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

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@fishergal5

I’m new on this thread. Weaning off 5 mg of zolpedim - have been on it for many years - -it’s not working well anymore - decided to quit - taking half nightly- it’s been almost a month - it’s been aweful - no sleep - melatonin doesn’t work -
My doc knows and is supportive - prescribed tranzodene - very dry mouth - so I quit it. Is there any way to make this withdrawal easier ? It’s my second try at quitting - I’m 78. Very active - biking golf fishing * etc I’m getting forgetful (age?) and I’m un balanced due to total ankle replacement - my doc says I can fall - he favors discontinuance but would prescribe if that’s what I wanted
Suggestions ????
Thanks

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When I weaned off of Ativan, I did a much slower weaning than the doctor recommended. Took six months but I’m finally off it. In its place, a sleep therapist prescribed a low dose of mirtazapine which has been working for me.