Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic

Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, including the Z-drugs zaleplon, zolpidem and zopiclone, are a group of drugs used for insomnia. Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics were developed in the 1980s, as an alternative to the benzodiazepine hypnotics (benzos) are also used for sleep dysfunction.

Short term use
Z-drugs are should only be used in the short term, and do not need to be taken every night. Z-drugs are typically used for insomnia.

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 * Dependence on benzodiazepines and Z-drugs - Pharmaceutical Journal