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Zolpidem Dependence Syndrome


Authors: J. Čížek;  L. Hosák;  L. Černíková;  L. Slabá
Authors‘ workplace: Psychiatrická klinika Fakultní nemocnice Hradec Králové
Published in: Čes. a slov. Psychiat., , 2000, No. 5, pp. 263-266.
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Overview

Zolpidem is a structurally different hypnotic drug. According to recent literature, it lacks a risk ofaddiction. The withdrawal syndrome in a woman who abused zolpidem, and formerly was de-pendent on alcohol and benzodiazepines, is described in this case - report. References whichsupport the possibility of drug addiction, tolerance or withdrawal syndrome in patients treatedwith zolpidem are reviewed. Our case-history contradicts the opinion on safety of zolpidem and itow risk of abuse.

Key words:
zolpidem, addiction, withdrawal syndrome.

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Addictology Paediatric psychiatry Psychiatry
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