Zolpidem induced delirium
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Use of non-benzodiazepine hypnotics like zolpidem for insomnia has become a popular practice because of better safety profile and low abuse potential. However, neuropsychiatric side-effects such as headache, depression, memory deficits and abnormal dreams with zolpidem use have been reported. Delirum is a rare side-effect associated with zolpidem use. Here, we report a case of delirium, which occurred with a single dose of zolpidem. Clinicians prescribing zolpidem for insomnia should look into the risk factors/pre-disposing factors such as old age, female gender, substance abuse/dependence, systemic infections, psychiatric illness and multiple drug interactions. It is recommended to stick to the lowest dose possible whenever indicated.
Authors: SameeranS Chate, RaghavendraB Nayak, NanasahebM Patil, Sunny Chattopadhyay
Institution: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1979882131