Abstract
Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic drug, acts selectively through omega 1 receptors of GABAA. It is thought to be safer than benzodiazepines but we report a case of zolpidem drug abuse, dependence and withdrawal seizure.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / administration & dosage
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / adverse effects*
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Male
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Panic Disorder / drug therapy
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Pyridines / administration & dosage
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Pyridines / adverse effects*
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Risk Factors
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Seizures / chemically induced*
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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / drug therapy
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Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / etiology*
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Substance-Related Disorders / etiology*
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Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control
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Zolpidem
Substances
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Pyridines
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Zolpidem