Singer Fernando Zor used social media to warn his fans. On Wednesday (5/4), he said he had suffered an intense anxiety attack while traveling to Canada after mixing alcohol and Zolpidem, an active ingredient in a medicine intended to treat insomnia.
“Chaotic combination. I had a terrible anxiety attack that prevented me from going on my trip. I just couldn’t go forwards or backwards and it hurt me a lot physically,” said Zor.
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The singer was brought back to Brazil by his family, where he spent six days at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, in São Paulo, to undergo a detox with the aim of removing the substance from the body and “getting rid of the chemical dependency on the medicine”. , with psychiatric follow-up, as he reported.
Zolpidem is a controlled drug, marketed under medical prescription under the names of Prompt, Patz, Zolpaz, Zolfest and Stilnox for the treatment of insomnia. It should only be used for a short period of time so that the patient does not become dependent, explains psychiatrist Alisson Marques, from the Meraki Institute, in Brasília.
The sertanejo singer developed dependence on the sleeping pill, using it even during the day to control anxiety.
The use of the drug is associated by some patients with episodes of hallucinations, compulsive shopping, sleepwalking and attacks on the fridge during the night without the person remembering it later.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages or other drugs, such as anxiolytics, antidepressants and medication for pain and insomnia, combined with Zolpidem further potentiates the effects of the drug, which may result in greater sedation and mental confusion, leading to loss of memory of the event, accidents and violent behavior.
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When it comes to quality sleep, it is necessary to implement a healthy routine that guarantees a good night’s rest. Difficulty sleeping or waking up early, for example, is often related to everyday habits that must be corrected.
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A poorly slept night’s sleep directly interferes with mood and performance of the next day’s activities. In addition, levels of irritability, anxiety and stress can increase significantly.
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Studies show that the ideal sleep time varies for each person, but the world average is six to eight hours a night. During deep sleep, important hormones are released for body regulation.
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Many people have poor sleep and don’t even realize it. When in doubt, how about adopting some techniques known as “sleep hygiene”?
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1. Create a routine: try to go to bed and get up at the same times every day, even on holidays and weekends
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2. Sleep a little earlier each day: take advantage of the period near the end of the vacation to sleep about 30 minutes before the time you used to go to bed each day, until you reach the ideal time
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3. Get up if you can’t sleep: Get out of bed if you have trouble falling asleep. Do something relaxing like taking a deep breath, listening to soft music, or reading a book. It is recommended not to turn on the television or use your cell phone. Only go back to bed when you are drowsy
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4. Bed is for sleeping: never use the bed to study, read, watch TV, stay on the computer or cell phone. The body needs to understand that this is a relaxing environment.
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5. Keep the room dark: having a completely dark room, without external light or lights from electronic devices, makes it easier to sleep
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6. Avoid naps: limit daytime naps to less than an hour in duration and no later than 3 pm, so as not to impair your night’s sleep
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7. Avoid stimulating foods and drinks between four and six hours before bedtime. The list includes chocolate, coffee, soft drinks, black, green, mate and chimarrão teas.
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8. Avoid high-intensity exercise within three hours of your scheduled bedtime. They can make a person very alert and disrupt sleep.
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9. Slow down: set aside 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime to relax and slow down. Disconnecting from external stimuli helps signal the brain that it’s time to sleep.
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10. Avoid alcoholic beverages and cigarettes: they also impair your sleep pattern
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Zor confirmed that he had an intense crying crisis, to the point of not being able to board the next flight, between the United States and Canada. “During this flight, I drank alcohol, and I’ve been taking sleeping pills for a while. I ended up having a really bad anxiety attack, and I couldn’t get on the flight,” he said.
“I’m here to give advice to people who use this medication. I know it’s sometimes prescribed, but it becomes an addiction. Be very attentive because it really is a problem, and mixed with alcohol, it becomes a very big problem”, he concluded.
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