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* '''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - The sedation present within this compound is significantly stronger than that of other [[GABAergic]] [[ | * '''[[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. | ||
*'''[[Effect::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>{{Citation | vauthors=((DeNoon, D. J.)) | title=Ambien Linked to “Sleep Eating” | url=https://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::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>{{Citation | vauthors=((DeNoon, D. J.)) | title=Ambien Linked to “Sleep Eating” | url=https://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]]. | ||
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*'''Australia:''' Zolpidem is only available by prescription.{{citation needed}} | *'''Australia:''' Zolpidem is only available by prescription.{{citation needed}} | ||
*'''Canada:''' Zolpidem is only available by prescription.{{citation needed}} | *'''Canada:''' Zolpidem is only available by prescription.{{citation needed}} | ||
*'''China:''' Zolpidem is a controlled Class II psychotropic substances.<ref>《麻醉药品和精神药品品种目录（2023版）》-国有资产管理处 (tjnu.edu.cn)</ref> Prescriptions for psychotropic substances in Class II are generally limited to a 7-day supply.<ref>卫生部关于印发《麻醉药品、精神药品处方管理规定》的通知 麻醉药品、精神药品处方管理规定__2006年第28号国务院公报_中国政府网 (www.gov.cn)</ref> | |||
*'''Germany:''' Zolpidem is a controlled substance under Anlage III of the BtMG. It can only be prescribed on a narcotic prescription form. There is an exception for oral preperations, containing up to 8,5mg zolpidem per unit, which can be prescribed on a regular prescription form.<ref>{{Citation | title=Anlage III BtMG - Einzelnorm | url=http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/btmg_1981/anlage_iii.html}}</ref> | *'''Germany:''' Zolpidem is a controlled substance under Anlage III of the BtMG. It can only be prescribed on a narcotic prescription form. There is an exception for oral preperations, containing up to 8,5mg zolpidem per unit, which can be prescribed on a regular prescription form.<ref>{{Citation | title=Anlage III BtMG - Einzelnorm | url=http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/btmg_1981/anlage_iii.html}}</ref> | ||
*'''Netherlands:''' Zolpidem is only available by prescription.{{citation needed}} | *'''Netherlands:''' Zolpidem is only available by prescription.{{citation needed}} | ||