Which of the following is a symptom of 'Zolpidem-induced complex sleep behaviors'?
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Correct answer: Sleep-walking and sleep-driving with amnesia
The FDA has issued boxed warnings for Z-drugs (Zolpidem, Zaleplon, Eszopiclone) due to rare but serious 'complex sleep behaviors.' Patients have been known to cook, walk, or drive while fully asleep, often having no memory of the event.
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