Zolpidem at supratherapeutic doses can cause drug abuse, dependence and withdrawal seizure

P K Sethi; D C Khandelwal

Zolpidem at supratherapeutic doses can cause drug abuse, dependence and withdrawal seizure

J Assoc Physicians India. 2005 Feb:53:139-40.

Authors

P K Sethi¹, D C Khandelwal

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi-110060.

PMID: 15847035

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives / administration & dosage
Hypnotics and Sedatives / adverse effects*
Male
Panic Disorder / drug therapy
Pyridines / administration & dosage
Pyridines / adverse effects*
Risk Factors
Seizures / chemically induced*
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / drug therapy
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / etiology*
Substance-Related Disorders / etiology*
Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control
Zolpidem

Substances

Hypnotics and Sedatives
Pyridines
Zolpidem