Posted by djmmm on April 11, 2002, at 13:20:37
In reply to Re: Is Ambien a Benzodiazapine? » fachad, posted by Elizabeth on April 11, 2002, at 10:59:38
Ambien isn't a benzo for a few reasons, one of which is the ratio at which it produces muscle relaxation compared to a hypnotic state is much higher than a typical benzo.
Studies show that Ambien only binds to the omega-1 receptor, as opposed to all the omega receptors like typical Benzos, this is why ambien lacks anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant activity.
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