Zopiclone withdrawal: an unusual cause of delirium in the elderly.

Abstract	We report a case of an elderly lady who was admitted for congestive heart failure. She developed delirium during the course of her hospital stay. Multiple investigations were performed but were unremarkable. Finally, a diagnosis of abrupt zopiclone withdrawal causing delirium was made. Zopiclone was resumed at a lower dose and delirium resolved completely.
Authors	Chun Pong Wong, Patrick Ka Chun Chiu, Leung Wing Chu
Journal	Age and ageing (Age Ageing) Vol. 34 Issue 5 Pg. 526-7 (Sep 2005) ISSN: 0002-0729 [Print] England
PMID	16107464 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Azabicyclo Compounds Hypnotics and Sedatives Piperazines zopiclone
Topics	Aged Azabicyclo Compounds Delirium (chemically induced) Female Humans Hypnotics and Sedatives (adverse effects) Piperazines (adverse effects) Substance Withdrawal Syndrome (complications)

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