title: Dependence syndrome and intoxication delirium associated with zolpidem.
abstract: The use of zolpidem by general practitioners and specialists alike has increased. Earlier, it was considered safe by physicians, i.e. devoid of dependence potential and the risk of serious adverse events. We report 5 patients seen over a 36-month period at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, which highlight the need for caution in the use of this drug.
authors: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
authors: Pratap
authors: P
authors: Sharan
authors: Rahul
authors: R
authors: Bharadwaj
authors: Sandeep
authors: S
authors: Grover
authors: Susanta K
authors: SK
authors: Padhy
authors: Vineet
authors: V
authors: Kumar
authors: Jaspreet
authors: J
authors: Singh
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003693:Delirium / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011725:Pyridines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D013577:Syndrome; D000077334:Zolpidem
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D011725:Pyridines; D000077334:Zolpidem