Adverse Events after Zolpidem Intake
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چکیده
Two case reports of adverse reactions to Zolpidem are described. In both cases, the reaction was to a dosage oflOmg occurring about 15 minutes after intake of the drug.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 43 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001