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  • antianxiety drug
    / Other antianxiety drugs

    Zolpidem and saleplon are antianxiety drugs that are GABA agonists, though structurally they are not benzodiazepines. The probability of developing dependence to these drugs is limited, even with repeated or prolonged use. They are used in the short-term treatment of insomnia.

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    Zolpidem and saleplon are antianxiety drugs that are GABA agonists, though structurally they are not benzodiazepines. The probability of developing dependence to these drugs is limited, even with repeated or prolonged use. They are used in the short-term treatment of insomnia.

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