A Case of Seizures after Zolpidem Withdrawal
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
;
: 127-129, 2013.
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-30072
ABSTRACT
The imidazopyridine, zolpidem, a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic drug, is widely-prescribed for insomnia. It is regarded as a good alternative to benzodiazepine because of the reduced possibility for abuse and development of dependence. However, more recently, due to the reduced possibility for abuse and development of dependence, it is regarded as a good alternative to benzodiazepine. adverse effects of zolpidem have been recognized. The objective of this report is to provide information on the potential for occurrence of benzodiazepine-like withdrawal seizure in patients who chronically take zolpidem continually. We present and discuss a case of seizure after sudden interruption of the protracted use of an abusively high dose of zolpidem. Zolpidem may not be the ideal drug for long-term pharmacotherapeutic management of insomnia. Clinicians should administer zolpidem at a low-dose for a short period of time for prevention of drug abuse and dependence and the potential for occurrence of benzodiazepine-like withdrawal seizure.
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Assunto principal:
Convulsões
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Benzodiazepinas
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
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Distúrbios do Início e da Manutenção do Sono
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
Ano de publicação:
2013
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