Zolpidem Dependence : A case report

Authors

  • Satyakam Mohapatra, Nihar Ranjan Rath, Neelmadhav Rath Mental

Abstract

Zolpidem, a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic, binds to the benzodiazepine binding site on the gammaaminobutyric acid type A (GABA-A) receptors. Many studies have reported efficacy and safety of zolpidem in treatment of insomnia, low abuse, and dependence capability. We present a case of zolpidem dependence in a 33-year-old male to emphasize that clinicians should pay close attention to the potential of zolpidem tolerance, abuse and dependence.


Key Word : Zolpidem, Dependence

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Published

2016-07-05

How to Cite

Neelmadhav Rath Mental, S. M. N. R. R. (2016). Zolpidem Dependence : A case report. Eastern Journal of Psychiatry, 17(2). Retrieved from https://easternjpsychiatry.pswjournal.org/index.php/about/article/view/17

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2: July-December 2014

Section

CASE REPORT