Pitchot W, Ansseau M
[Zolpidem dependance and withdrawal seizure] [English Abstract, Journal Article]
Rev Med Liege 2009 Jul-Aug; 64(7-8):407-8.
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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