Can zolpidem be used by a woman who is breastfeeding her baby?

This article was first published on June 27, 2023. It was last reviewed/ updated on November 7, 2023. One of my patients had previously taken zolpidem (Ambien®) for sleep in a clinically appropriate manner and with good benefit. When she decided to attempt to become pregnant, the zolpidem was stopped. Throughout the pregnancy, she struggled…