Darius suffers from insomnia;his family practitioner prescribes zolpidem to treat his insomnia.What can Darius expect from the medication?
A)He can expect to fall asleep 15 minutes faster and stay asleep 30 minutes longer.
B)He can expect to fall asleep 30 minutes faster and stay asleep 45 minutes longer.
C)He can expect to fall asleep 45 minutes faster and stay asleep 60 minutes longer.
D)He can expect to fall asleep 60 minutes faster and stay asleep 75 minutes longer.

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Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic that is used to treat insomnia. It works by binding to the GABA receptors in the brain, which increases the inhibitory effects of GABA and promotes sleep. Zolpidem is typically taken 30 minutes before bedtime and has a half-life of 2-3 hours. It is effective in reducing sleep latency (the time it takes to fall asleep) by 15-30 minutes and increasing total sleep time by 30-60 minutes.

Darius Suffers from Insomnia;his Family Practitioner Prescribes Zolpidem to Treat