Dependence syndrome and intoxication delirium associated with zolpidem.
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.
Sharan
Pratap
P
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Bharadwaj
Rahul
R
Grover
Sandeep
S
Padhy
Susanta K
SK
Kumar
Vineet
V
Singh
Jaspreet
J
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
D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D011725:Pyridines; D000077334:Zolpidem