Seizure Occurring 4 Days after Discontinuation of Long-term High-dose Zolpidem
- Author:
Kyung Ho KANG
1
;
Myeong-Kyu KIM
;
Jong hwa HONG
;
Jisu JUNG
;
Kyung Wook KANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2023;41(3):225-228
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Zolpidem is widely used for insomnia and is known to have relatively few side effects. There have been several reports of side effects, but only a few for withdrawal symptoms. A 41-year-old woman developed convulsions 4 days after discontinuing zolpidem. She was taking more than 10 times the standard dosage. After electroencephalography monitoring without antiseizure medications, she showed no more seizures. This case highlights the danger of zolpidem withdrawal and warns about the easy accessibility of zolpidem for individuals.
