Zolpidem-Associated Parasomnia with Serious Self-Injury: A Shot in the Dark

Abstract

Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BzRAs) are a commonly prescribed class of medication used in the treatment of insomnia. These medications have been previously associated with various complex sleep behaviors. We report the case of a man admitted with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head potentially resulting from complex sleep behavior associated with the use of a BzRA.