Abstract | OBJECTIVE: CASE SUMMARY: In this study, the reported case was a 62 years old female patient suffering simultaneously with Major Depressive Disorder and Opium Dependency. After abrupt discontinuation of zolpidem, 570 mg per day, she exhibited severe withdrawal symptoms, led her to be admitted to emergency department. CONCLUSIONS:
Zolpidem has a potency to be abused with high risk of dependency and withdrawal syndromes particularly among elderly patients with comorbid anxiety/depressive symptoms/disorders.
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Authors | Maryam Pourshams, Seyed Kazem Malakouti |
Journal | Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
(Daru)
Vol. 22
Pg. 54
(Jul 10 2014)
ISSN: 2008-2231 [Electronic] Switzerland |
PMID | 25012623
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
- Narcotics
- Pyridines
- Zolpidem
- Opium
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Topics |
- Depressive Disorder, Major
(diagnosis)
- Female
- Humans
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
(adverse effects)
- Middle Aged
- Narcotics
- Opium
- Pyridines
(adverse effects)
- Substance-Related Disorders
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Zolpidem
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