Zolpidem Dependence and Withdrawal. Case Report - Abstract
Zolpidem is an hypnotic drug that acts on the GABA receptor A. It is widely used in the treatment of insomnia.
In this paper, we present the case of a patient who suffered abuse and dependence on this component. She was hospitalized for treatment of withdrawal syndrome. Such syndrome was similar to that reported by withdrawal to benzodiazepines.
After the hospitalization, the patient remains without relapses. Using quetiapine 300 mg per day as maintenance therapy