Zolpidem’s insidious potential of abuse: A word of caution
To the Editor, Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic drug with a binding site similar to benzodiazepines (BZ) and is commonly used in the treatment of insomnia. Initial clinical trials have demonstrated promising results, and the drug was marketed because of its efficacy, low dependence risk, and safer...
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| Main Authors: | Ali Husnain, Abdul Qadeer, Khadija Tanvir, Arsalan Nadeem |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pakistan Medical Association
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
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| Online Access: | https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/10360 |
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