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DSIP vs Nonbenzodiazepine Sedative-Hypnotics (Z-Drugs)
Z-drugs, including zolpidem and eszopiclone, act on GABA-A receptor subtypes to induce sedation. Unlike DSIP, Z-drugs have well-established efficacy but carry risks of tolerance, dependence, cognitive impairment, and residual daytime sedation. DSIP’s limited d
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- Z-drugs, including zolpidem and eszopiclone, act on GABA-A receptor subtypes to induce sedation. Unlike DSIP, Z-drugs have well-established efficacy but carry risks of tolerance, dependence, cognitive impairment, and residual daytime sedation. DSIP’s limited data suggest potential sleep-promoting effects without significant next-day cognitive impairment, though comparative trials are lacking.