title: Zolpidem tolerance and dependence--two case reports.
abstract: Two cases of zolpidem tolerance and dependence are reported. The literature is reviewed for other reported cases, and the potential for abuse of zolpidem is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Moorside, Trafford General Hospital, Urmston, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ravishankar
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Carnwath
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011725:Pyridines / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000077334:Zolpidem
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D011725:Pyridines; D000077334:Zolpidem