Zolpidem dependence

Authors

  • P Tulachan Department of Psychiatry and Mental health, TU Teaching hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu Author
  • SB Pant Department of Psychiatry and Mental health, TU Teaching hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu Author
  • M Chapagai Department of Psychiatry and Mental health, TU Teaching hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu Author
  • S Dhungana Department of Psychiatry and Mental health, TU Teaching hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu Author
  • SP Ojha Department of Psychiatry and Mental health, TU Teaching hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.762

Keywords:

Dependence, Zolpidem

Abstract

Recently, Zolpidem dependence is rising in clinical practice. It was once thought to have low addictive potential due to its selective affinity to α1-GABAA receptors. However, contemporary studies have shown that Zolpidem may lack selectivity when used at high dose for extended periods of time and may show addictive potential similar to that of the benzodiazepines. We hereby report a case of Zolpidem dependence in a physician with insomnia, which was successfully detoxified with Diazepam to emphasizethe caution while prescribing it.

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Published

2017-04-30

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 1 (2017): Journal of Institute of Medicine

Section

Case Reports

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Copyright (c) 2017 Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal

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How to Cite

Tulachan, P., Pant, S., Chapagai, M., Dhungana, S., & Ojha, S. (2017). Zolpidem dependence. Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 39(1), 133-135. https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.762

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