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KMID : 1009020190170020323
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Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
2019 Volume.17 No. 2 p.323 ~ p.325
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Comorbid Zolpidem Dependence and Over-the-Counter Compound Analgesic Abuse
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Kim Hyoun-Wook
Shin Cheol-Min
Ko Young-Hoon
Han Chang-Su
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Zolpidem, Dependence, Over the counter drugs, Abuse
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