Zolpidem: Difference between revisions

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|{{effects/physical|

The physical effects of zolpidem are almost identical to that of [[~~benzodiazepine~~]]s such as [[alprazolam]], although with less intensive [[muscle relaxation]]. They can be broken down into several components.

The physical effects of zolpidem are almost identical to that of [[benzodiazepines]] such as [[alprazolam]], although with less intensive [[muscle relaxation]]. They can be broken down into several components.

These are described below and generally include:

* '''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - The sedation present within this compound is significantly stronger than that of other [[~~GABA~~]]~~ergic~~ [[depressant]]s when proportionally compared to their other effects. This is why zolpidem is commonly prescribed as a sleep aid to those who struggle with insomnia.

* '''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - The sedation present within this compound is significantly stronger than that of other [[GABAergic]] [[depressant]] when proportionally compared to their other effects. This is why zolpidem is commonly prescribed as a sleep aid to those who struggle with insomnia.

*'''[[Physical euphoria]]''' - This manifests itself as a warm, soft glow which emanates from the center of the user's body.

*'''[[Effect::Physical euphoria]]''' - This manifests itself as a warm, soft glow which emanates from the center of the user's body.

*'''[[Effect::Appetite enhancement]]''' - Many users of zolpidem report binge eating bizarre mixtures of various foods while they are "asleep" with little or no memory of the activity upon waking up.<ref>Ambien Linked to 'Sleep Eating' | http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20060315/ambien-linked-to-sleep-eating</ref> This likely occurs as a result of zolpidem's cognitive effects such as [[disinhibition]] and [[amnesia]].

*'''[[Effect::Changes in felt gravity]]''' - This is not as strong or apparent as it is with [[dissociatives]] or [[salvia]].

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{{effects/visual|

The visual effects of zolpidem are comparable to that of certain aspects [[~~deliriant|~~deliriants]], [[~~dissociative|~~dissociatives]] and [[psychedelics]]. At lower dosages, these effects manifest as simple [[visual suppressions]] but at higher doses, they may escalate into full-blown complex hallucinatory states of a bizarre and unique nature.

The visual effects of zolpidem are comparable to that of certain aspects [[deliriants]], [[dissociatives]] and [[psychedelics]]. At lower dosages, these effects manifest as simple [[visual suppressions]] but at higher doses, they may escalate into full-blown complex hallucinatory states of a bizarre and unique nature.

*'''[[Effect::Acuity suppression]]'''

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|{{effects/cognitive|

The cognitive effects of zolpidem are comparable to that of [[~~benzodiazepine~~]]s although with less intensive [[anxiety suppression]]. At heavier more recreational dosages, additional effects which are usually associated with deliriants may become present. These include [[thought disorganization]] and [[delusions]]. The specific effects can be broken down into several components.

The cognitive effects of zolpidem are comparable to that of [[benzodiazepines]] although with less intensive [[anxiety suppression]]. At heavier more recreational dosages, additional effects which are usually associated with deliriants may become present. These include [[thought disorganization]] and [[delusions]]. The specific effects can be broken down into several components.

These are described below and generally include:

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 |{{effects/physical|
-The physical effects of zolpidem are almost identical to that of [[benzodiazepine]]s such as [[alprazolam]], although with less intensive [[muscle relaxation]]. They can be broken down into several components.
+The physical effects of zolpidem are almost identical to that of [[benzodiazepines]] such as [[alprazolam]], although with less intensive [[muscle relaxation]]. They can be broken down into several components.
 These are described below and generally include:
-* '''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - The sedation present within this compound is significantly stronger than that of other [[GABA]]ergic [[depressant]]s when proportionally compared to their other effects. This is why zolpidem is commonly prescribed as a sleep aid to those who struggle with insomnia.
+* '''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - The sedation present within this compound is significantly stronger than that of other [[GABAergic]] [[depressant]] when proportionally compared to their other effects. This is why zolpidem is commonly prescribed as a sleep aid to those who struggle with insomnia.
-*'''[[Physical euphoria]]''' - This manifests itself as a warm, soft glow which emanates from the center of the user's body.
+*'''[[Effect::Physical euphoria]]''' - This manifests itself as a warm, soft glow which emanates from the center of the user's body.
 *'''[[Effect::Appetite enhancement]]''' - Many users of zolpidem report binge eating bizarre mixtures of various foods while they are "asleep" with little or no memory of the activity upon waking up.<ref>Ambien Linked to 'Sleep Eating' | http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20060315/ambien-linked-to-sleep-eating</ref> This likely occurs as a result of zolpidem's cognitive effects such as [[disinhibition]] and [[amnesia]].
 *'''[[Effect::Changes in felt gravity]]''' - This is not as strong or apparent as it is with [[dissociatives]] or [[salvia]].
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 }}
 {{effects/visual|
-The visual effects of zolpidem are comparable to that of certain aspects [[deliriant|deliriants]], [[dissociative|dissociatives]] and [[psychedelics]]. At lower dosages, these effects manifest as simple [[visual suppressions]] but at higher doses, they may escalate into full-blown complex hallucinatory states of a bizarre and unique nature.
+The visual effects of zolpidem are comparable to that of certain aspects [[deliriants]], [[dissociatives]] and [[psychedelics]]. At lower dosages, these effects manifest as simple [[visual suppressions]] but at higher doses, they may escalate into full-blown complex hallucinatory states of a bizarre and unique nature.
 *'''[[Effect::Acuity suppression]]'''
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 }}
 |{{effects/cognitive|
-The cognitive effects of zolpidem are comparable to that of [[benzodiazepine]]s although with less intensive [[anxiety suppression]]. At heavier more recreational dosages, additional effects which are usually associated with deliriants may become present. These include [[thought disorganization]] and [[delusions]]. The specific effects can be broken down into several components.
+The cognitive effects of zolpidem are comparable to that of [[benzodiazepines]] although with less intensive [[anxiety suppression]]. At heavier more recreational dosages, additional effects which are usually associated with deliriants may become present. These include [[thought disorganization]] and [[delusions]]. The specific effects can be broken down into several components.
 These are described below and generally include: