Comorbid Zolpidem Dependence and Over-the-Counter Compound Analgesic Abuse
10.9758/cpn.2019.17.2.323
- Author:
Hyounwook KIM
1
;
Cheolmin SHIN
;
Young Hoon KO
;
Changsu HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hancs@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Zolpidem;
Dependence;
Over the counter drugs;
Abuse
- MeSH:
Analgesics;
Benzodiazepines;
Hypnotics and Sedatives;
Nonprescription Drugs;
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
- From:Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
2019;17(2):323-325
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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.
