Zolpidem: Difference between revisions

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'''Zolpidem '''(also known as '''Ambien''', '''Intermezzo''', '''Edluar''', '''Stilnox''', '''Zolpimist'''<ref name=":0">http://www.drugs.com/zolpidem.html | Zolpidem (Drugs.com)</ref>, and others) is a [[~~non-~~benzodiazepine]] [[hypnotic]] of the [[chemical class::imidazopyridine]] chemical class which is primarily used in the treatment of [[insomnia]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>Du, B., Shan, A., Zhong, X., Zhang, Y., Chen, D., & Cai, K. (2014). Zolpidem arouses patients in vegetative state after brain injury: quantitative evaluation and indications. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 347(3), 178-182. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAJ.0b013e318287c79c</ref>

'''Zolpidem '''(also known as '''Ambien''', '''Intermezzo''', '''Edluar''', '''Stilnox''', '''Zolpimist'''<ref name=":0">http://www.drugs.com/zolpidem.html | Zolpidem (Drugs.com)</ref>, and others) is a non-[[benzodiazepine]] [[hypnotic]] of the [[chemical class::imidazopyridine]] chemical class which is primarily used in the treatment of [[insomnia]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>Du, B., Shan, A., Zhong, X., Zhang, Y., Chen, D., & Cai, K. (2014). Zolpidem arouses patients in vegetative state after brain injury: quantitative evaluation and indications. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 347(3), 178-182. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAJ.0b013e318287c79c</ref>

When taken at recreational doses, it reportedly produces powerful and notoriously bizarre atypical [[psychoactive class::hallucinogen]]ic, [[dissociative]], [[deliriant]] and even [[psychedelic]] effects.

Zolpidem is a member of a family colloquially known as a "Z-~~drug~~." Other Z-drugs include [[zaleplon]] (''Sonata'') and [[zopiclone]]. These drugs were initially thought to be less addictive and/or habit-forming than benzodiazepines. However, this evaluation has shifted in the last few years as cases of addiction and habituation have accumulated.{{citation needed}}

Zolpidem is a member of a family colloquially known as "Z-drugs." Other Z-drugs include [[zaleplon]] (''Sonata'') and [[zopiclone]]. These drugs were initially thought to be less addictive and/or habit-forming than benzodiazepines. However, this evaluation has shifted in the last few years as cases of addiction and habituation have accumulated.{{citation needed}}

Zolpidem should not be taken on a full stomach and it is recommended on a short-term basis only. Daily or continuous use of the drug is not usually advised.

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-'''Zolpidem '''(also known as '''Ambien''', '''Intermezzo''', '''Edluar''', '''Stilnox''', '''Zolpimist'''<ref name=":0">http://www.drugs.com/zolpidem.html | Zolpidem (Drugs.com)</ref>, and others) is a [[non-benzodiazepine]] [[hypnotic]] of the [[chemical class::imidazopyridine]] chemical class which is primarily used in the treatment of [[insomnia]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>Du, B., Shan, A., Zhong, X., Zhang, Y., Chen, D., & Cai, K. (2014). Zolpidem arouses patients in vegetative state after brain injury: quantitative evaluation and indications. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 347(3), 178-182. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAJ.0b013e318287c79c</ref>
+'''Zolpidem '''(also known as '''Ambien''', '''Intermezzo''', '''Edluar''', '''Stilnox''', '''Zolpimist'''<ref name=":0">http://www.drugs.com/zolpidem.html | Zolpidem (Drugs.com)</ref>, and others) is a non-[[benzodiazepine]] [[hypnotic]] of the [[chemical class::imidazopyridine]] chemical class which is primarily used in the treatment of [[insomnia]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>Du, B., Shan, A., Zhong, X., Zhang, Y., Chen, D., & Cai, K. (2014). Zolpidem arouses patients in vegetative state after brain injury: quantitative evaluation and indications. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 347(3), 178-182. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAJ.0b013e318287c79c</ref>
 When taken at recreational doses, it reportedly produces powerful and notoriously bizarre atypical [[psychoactive class::hallucinogen]]ic, [[dissociative]], [[deliriant]] and even [[psychedelic]] effects.
-Zolpidem is a member of a family colloquially known as a "Z-drug." Other Z-drugs include [[zaleplon]] (''Sonata'') and [[zopiclone]]. These drugs were initially thought to be less addictive and/or habit-forming than benzodiazepines. However, this evaluation has shifted  in the last few years as cases of addiction and habituation have accumulated.{{citation needed}}
+Zolpidem is a member of a family colloquially known as "Z-drugs." Other Z-drugs include [[zaleplon]] (''Sonata'') and [[zopiclone]]. These drugs were initially thought to be less addictive and/or habit-forming than benzodiazepines. However, this evaluation has shifted  in the last few years as cases of addiction and habituation have accumulated.{{citation needed}}
 Zolpidem should not be taken on a full stomach and it is recommended on a short-term basis only. Daily or continuous use of the drug is not usually advised.