As zolpidem is associated with drug tolerance and substance dependence, its prescription guidelines are only for severe insomnia and short periods of use at the

As zolpidem is associated with drug tolerance and substance dependence, its prescription guidelines are only for severe insomnia and short periods of use at the lowest effective dose [1]. Zolpidem increases risk of depression, falls and bone fracture, poor driving, suppressed respiration, and has been associated with an increased risk of death [2]. I would recommend you to seek a second opinion from another medical professional about whether this family member should perhaps slowly taper off of the Zolpidem. [1] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta77/chapter/1-Guidance https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta77/chapter/1-Guidance [2] https://escholarship.org/content/qt08d9f3d5/qt08d9f3d5.pdf?t=nz1gjv https://escholarship.org/content/qt08d9f3d5/qt08d9f3d5.pdf?t...