Zora Singh

Zolpidem vs. Emerging Hypnotics: Neuropsychiatric Effects and Ethical Considerations

CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets July 16, 2026 Tawqeer Shafi, Zora Singh, Puja Gulati et al.

INTRODUCTION: Zolpidem is a widely used non-benzodiazepine hypnotic that is used as a treatment for insomnia due to its rapid onset and perceived safety. Nevertheless, rising clinical reports and post-marketing surveillance have identified serious neuropsychiatric adverse effects, such as hallucinations, perceptual disturbances, and complex sleep-related behaviors, such as sleep-driving and...