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Zolpidem is said to be used for a rape drug, is this true and how does it work. can a man that has taken zolpiden get an erection while asleep?

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Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Perhaps: Perhaps if used in a certain way someone could use zolpidem as a "date rape drug." it's possible to achieve erection on zolpidem (sleepsex). For safety reasons i'm not going to explain how one could abuse the medication.

Answered 2/16/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zolpidem: Zolpidem and any other medication or substance which sedates people can probably be used for "date rape." however, this is not an appropriate use of a medicine prescribed for temporary insomnia. Rape is a serious crime. Men often have erections while asleep, at certain phases of sleep cycle. This still doesn't excuse rape.

Answered 11/27/2017

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