20 mgs of Ambien question?

Question

I was prescribed Ambien 10mgs today. The DR. had it called in today before my appt. tomorrow. We never discussed the dosage or how to take them, I was just told that it had been called in etc...etc.... I was on Ambien about 2 years ago and I remember that the dosage was 10mgs and the direction stated 1-2 at bedtime. ( Mind you, I was pregnant.) I know that this was really stupid but, I didn't read the bottle I just figured that it was 1-2 just like last time....Then my husband read the bottle after I had taken them and said " This is the generic ambien ,Zolpidem Tartrate and the bottle said to take 1 at bed time!" Am I going to overdose?? I'm scared to call the dr. Anyone else take that many before?? Please, only people with experiance. Thanks!

Answer 1

I was prescribed Ambien also for my insomnia and the dosage was the same as yours was when you were pregnant. I believe that is a pretty standard dosage anyhow your pharmacist will tell you the dosage.Generics are just the chemical whereas Ambien is a brand name. The dosage is the same you will not overdose.

Answer 2

Call your pharmacist right now. explain that you  took two by mistake and find out what they suggest.