A Case of Parenteral Zolpidem Dependence With Opioid-Like Withdrawal Symptoms

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Sir: Zolpidem, an imidazopyridine hypnotic agent, is suggested to have minimal risk of abuse or dependence.¹ Nonetheless,there are some case reports documenting its abuse, dependence, and withdrawal effects.^2-4 We present a case of intravenous zolpidem abuse with opioid-like withdrawal symptoms.