Zolpidem

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Template:SubstanceBox/zolpidemZolpidem (Brand names Ambien, Intermezzo, Edluar, and Zolpimist) is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic used in the treatment of insomnia. It is an Imidazopyridine agaonist of the GABAA receptor.

Chemistry

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Pharmacology

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Subjective effects

The effects listed below are based upon the subjective effects index and personal experiences of PsychonautWiki contributors. The listed effects will rarely (if ever) occur all at once, but heavier dosages will increase the chances and are more likely to induce a full range of effects.

Physical effects

The physical effects of zolpidem can be broken down into several components.

These are described below and generally include:

• Nausea
• Motor control loss
• Dizziness
• Sedation
• Tactile suppression
• Respiratory depression
• Appetite enhancement
• Muscle relaxation

Cognitive effects

The cognitive effects of Zolpidem can be broken down into several components.

It contains cognitive effects which generally include:

• Disinhibition
• Anxiety suppression
• Language suppression
• Information processing suppression
• Thought deceleration
• Amnesia
• Euphoria
• Compulsive redosing

Visual effects

The Visual effects of Zolpidem can be broken down into several components.

• Double vision
• Acuity suppression
• Visual disconnection
• Vaguely defined hallucinations

See also

• Zopiclone
• Zolpidem (Wikipedia)