Comorbid Zolpidem Dependence and Over-the-Counter Compound Analgesic Abuse
- 주제(키워드) Zolpidem , Dependence , Over the counter drugs , Abuse.
- 발행기관 대한정신약물학회
- 발행년도 2019
- 총서유형 Journal
- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.9758/cpn.2019.17.2.323
- KCI ID ART002466588
- 본문언어 영어
초록/요약
Zolpidem is a commonly prescribed hypnotic used to treat insomnia. However, its potential for abuse and dependence has recently become controversial. Although over-the-counter (OTC) medications are widely used, their abuse potential has not received much research attention. We report a case of comorbid zolpidem and OTC compound analgesic abuse. OTC analgesics may serve as gateway drugs, and physicians must be cautious about this issue, especially when prescribing hypnotics or benzodiazepines.
more초록/요약
Zolpidem is a commonly prescribed hypnotic used to treat insomnia. However, its potential for abuse and dependence has recently become controversial. Although over-the-counter (OTC) medications are widely used, their abuse potential has not received much research attention. We report a case of comorbid zolpidem and OTC compound analgesic abuse. OTC analgesics may serve as gateway drugs, and physicians must be cautious about this issue, especially when prescribing hypnotics or benzodiazepines.
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