Researchers warn that zolpidem dependence and abrupt withdrawal can be life-threatening
Study with addicted women at Hospital das Clínicas shows severe effects of improper use of insomnia medication and its sudden withdrawal; in 2024, Anvisa (Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency) began requiring a blue prescription (used for medications that can potentially cause addiction) for its sale
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