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I want to make a few points about Stilnox. Stilnox / zolpidem has been heavily marketed as being "safer" than benzodiazepine hypnotics, because of claims it causes less dependency and is less abused than benzo's. There have not been a lot of studies to examine this statement, but there is evidence that these claims may be exaggerated.
This case study describes (in very poor English) symptoms of dependence in two users: Dependence on zolpidem: a report of two cases]. It is worth noting that they describe both facets of dependence occurring - firstly they both used escalating doses of the drug, and second both had a withdrawal syndrome on cessation of the drug.
This study looked at the incidence of rebound insomnia (where a person can't sleep after stopping regular use of a hypnotic): Zolpidem is not superior to temazepam with respect to rebound insomnia: a controlled study. It found Stilnox no better than temazepam in regards to the frequency of rebound insmonia.
This analysis found that Stilnox has potential to cause dependency, but less so than benzo's, and that it is more likely in people with a history of drug or alcohol use or other psychiatric disorders: Abuse and dependence potential for the non-benzodiazepine hypnotics zolpidem and zopiclone: a review of case reports and epidemiological data.
The medical world is only just catching on to the fact that people are also abusing Stilnox for its hallucinogenic effects.
I think Stilnox is safe for occasional use, but so are benzodiazepines. But neither Stilnox, Imovane / zopiclone or benzodiazepines are without risks if you take them every day. When you consider that Stilnox costs you about 3 times as much per pill as temazepam (or more depending where you buy them), I know which I'd rather use. Given the huge profits Stilnox is making its manufacturer, it is in their interest to continue to advertise Stilnox as being preferable to benzodiazepines.
This case study describes (in very poor English) symptoms of dependence in two users: Dependence on zolpidem: a report of two cases]. It is worth noting that they describe both facets of dependence occurring - firstly they both used escalating doses of the drug, and second both had a withdrawal syndrome on cessation of the drug.
This study looked at the incidence of rebound insomnia (where a person can't sleep after stopping regular use of a hypnotic): Zolpidem is not superior to temazepam with respect to rebound insomnia: a controlled study. It found Stilnox no better than temazepam in regards to the frequency of rebound insmonia.
This analysis found that Stilnox has potential to cause dependency, but less so than benzo's, and that it is more likely in people with a history of drug or alcohol use or other psychiatric disorders: Abuse and dependence potential for the non-benzodiazepine hypnotics zolpidem and zopiclone: a review of case reports and epidemiological data.
The medical world is only just catching on to the fact that people are also abusing Stilnox for its hallucinogenic effects.
I think Stilnox is safe for occasional use, but so are benzodiazepines. But neither Stilnox, Imovane / zopiclone or benzodiazepines are without risks if you take them every day. When you consider that Stilnox costs you about 3 times as much per pill as temazepam (or more depending where you buy them), I know which I'd rather use. Given the huge profits Stilnox is making its manufacturer, it is in their interest to continue to advertise Stilnox as being preferable to benzodiazepines.
