Misc Can you inject zolpidem intravenously?

[cowardescent]

So my psychiatrist prescribes x10 tablets of 10mg zolpidem tartate (Stilnoct). I've taken it orally and nasally. The latter is obviously more euphoric but I was wondering if I could inject it as I have a hypodermic syringe.

I tried crushing one tablet and plugging it but felt NOTHING. I've heard it's because I need to clear my rectum and not eat anything for 10+ hours before putting it in. Or maybe my syringe wasn't big enough (it's only 5ml).

if I inject it intramuscularly, will I get euphoria?

 

[negrogesic]

I did it once (intravenously). I don't recommend it. Intramuscular administration is potentially even riskier due to the particulates and should not be attempted. While intravenous administration of pills is bad enough, intramuscular administration can be even worse.

Zolpidem is not very water soluble, something like 20mg/ml at room temperature, which is technically soluble enough. But i don't recall it being worth the risk; the onset was definitely quite strong, but also a little weird and confusing. It is very sedating and from what I recall only lasted 45 minutes or so.

Not worth the risk. You're better off taking a bunch orally (it's more enjoyable this way). If for whatever reason you're still intent on doing it don't IM and use a micron filter.

But before you do, read this:

Fatal zolpidem poisoning due to its intravenous self-injection: Postmortem distribution/redistribution of zolpidem and its predominant metabolite zolpidem phenyl-4-carboxylic acid in body fluids and solid tissues in an autopsy case

We experienced a curious fatal case, in which a male in his 20s self-administered zolpidem intravenously. The victim was found dead lying on floor of …

www.sciencedirect.com

 

[falsifiedhypothesi]

Injecting zolpidem is a definite no go. There is a thread that's famous around bluelight, the guy lost his arm shooting zolpidem.

It's not at all safe but if you decide to go through with this anyway please use micron filters.

 

[sekio]

zolpidem has a ~70% oral BA, there's not much to be gained by using other ROAs