[Zolpidem dependence and withdrawal seizure].
Zolpidem is an imidazopiridine with hypnotic properties. Compared to benzodiazepines, zolpidem has a mechanism of action that is thought to reduce the risk of dependence or abuse. However, in the past 10 years, several cases of zolpidem abuse, dependence and withdrawal reactions have been described in the litterature. Here, we describe a case of dependence and withdrawal seizure.
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Service de Psychiatrie et de Psychologie Médicale, CHU de Liège, Belgique.
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D015283:Citalopram / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D018755:GABA Agonists / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D011725:Pyridines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced*; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000077334:Zolpidem
D015283:Citalopram; D018755:GABA Agonists; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D011725:Pyridines; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors; D000077334:Zolpidem