Would cutting ambien cr make it instant release?

[Snake_Eyes]

I'm currently on mirtazapine for sleep and anxiety and I also have regular ambien to use on as needed basis(generally 5mg). I usually fall asleep fine but wake after about 4-5 hours. I'm thinking about asking for the CR but need to know whether or not cutting them in half breaks the extended release? If so any other suggestions that I could use to help me sleep longer?

 

[Seattle_Stranger]

You'd have to crush them. Love me some zolpidem.

 

[Louis CK]

The extended release mechanism is in the outer coating, so you'd have to crush them into a powder to turn them into instant release.