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[Zolpidem dependence and depression in the elderly]

J Thome1, M Ruchsow, M Rösler

  • 1Universitäts-Nervenklinik, Würzburg.

Psychiatrische Praxis
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

A 75-year-old patient developed zolpidem dependency due to chronic depression. This case highlights the potential for hypnotic dependence, even without prior substance abuse history.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Chronic depression can affect elderly individuals.
  • Hypnotic medications like zolpidem are sometimes prescribed for sleep disturbances associated with depression.
  • Patient self-administration patterns can influence medication dependency.