Zolpidem: Difference between revisions

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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 "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 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.<ref>Janhsen K, Roser P, Hoffmann K (January 2015). "The problems of long-term treatment with benzodiazepines and related substances". ''Deutsches Ärzteblatt International''. '''112''' (1–2): 1–7. doi:10.3238/arztebl.2015.0001. PMC 4318457. <nowiki>PMID 25613443</nowiki>.</ref>

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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 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 "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 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.<ref>Janhsen K, Roser P, Hoffmann K (January 2015). "The problems of long-term treatment with benzodiazepines and related substances". ''Deutsches Ärzteblatt International''. '''112''' (1–2): 1–7. doi:10.3238/arztebl.2015.0001. PMC 4318457. <nowiki>PMID 25613443</nowiki>.</ref>
 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.