Hypnotic hazards: adverse effects of zolpidem and other z-drugs
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Hypnotic hazards: adverse effects of zolpidem and other z-drugs
Zolpidem, zopiclone and zaleplon are hypnotics with similar pharmacology to benzodiazepines. In addition to the usual adverse effects of sedative drugs, there have been unusual reactions associated with the 'z-drugs', particularly zolpidem. It is unclear why there have been so many reports of bizarre behaviour in Australians taking zolpidem. Some of the cases may be the result of other conditio...
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عنوان ژورنال: Australian Prescriber
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0312-8008,1839-3942
DOI: 10.18773/austprescr.2008.084