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zolpidem

[zohl-pi-dem, zohl-pid-uhm]

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. a sedative hypnotic drug, (C 19 H 21 N 3 O) 2 C 4 H 6 O 6, closely related in effect to the benzodiazepines, used in the treatment of insomnia.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of zolpidem1

First recorded in 1950–55; abbreviation of (a)zol(e) + p(yrim)id(ine) + alteration of amide
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In the interview, the younger Biden blamed it on a gruelling travel schedule and taking the drug Ambien, also known as zolpidem, which is used to treat sleep problems.

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Many were purporting to be benzodiazepines, such as diazepam, and insomnia treatments including temazepam and zolpidem.

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GPs can also offer medication, mainly sleeping pills zopiclone and zolpidem, but these are not recommended for use for more than four weeks due how quickly they become ineffective and the chances of forming dependency.

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In 2023, on average of 1,000 prescriptions were filed every day by NHS GPs in Wales for zopiclone and zolpidem.

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Sleeping pills found included zopiclone, zolpidem and zolpidem tartrate.

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