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Pharmacopsychiatry 2013; 46(03): 121-122
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1327609
Letter
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Intravenous Zolpidem Injection in a Zolpidem Abuser

W.-Y. Hsu
1   Department of Psychiatry, Lu-Tung Branch of Changhua Christian Hospital, LuKang, Taiwan
2   Department of Psychiatry, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
3   Department of Psychiatry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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N.-Y. Chiu
1   Department of Psychiatry, Lu-Tung Branch of Changhua Christian Hospital, LuKang, Taiwan
2   Department of Psychiatry, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
3   Department of Psychiatry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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received 18 July 2012
revised 22 August 2012

accepted 01 September 2012

Publication Date:
23 October 2012 (online)

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Abstract

Zolpidem abuse has been frequently observed in recent years. This study presents a case of zolpidem abuse. Although numerous cases of zolpidem dependence have been reported, this is the first case to report zolpidem intravenous injection without any history of opiate use. Clinicians should monitor patients with a history of zolpidem abuse and be aware that there is a risk of zolpidem injection.

Key words

Zolpidem - intravenous injection - sleep
 

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