Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic
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Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, including the Z-drugs zaleplon, zolpidem and zopiclone, are a group of drugs used for insomnia.[1] Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics were developed in the 1980s, as an alternative to the benzodiazepine hypnotics (benzos) are also used for sleep dysfunction.[1]
Short term use[edit | edit source]
Z-drugs are should only be used in the short term, and do not need to be taken every night.[1] Z-drugs are typically used for insomnia.
See also[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Dependence on benzodiazepines and Z-drugs - Pharmaceutical Journal
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Parsons, Graham (2012). "Dependence on benzodiazepines and Z-drugs. Having that conversation". Pharmaceutical Journal. 289 (289): 399–402.
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