Pharmacotherapy for insomnia.

Syed H Tariq, Shailaja Pulisetty

Review Clinics in geriatric medicine 2008 53 citations

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Type d'étude: Review
Population: None

Intervention: Pharmacotherapy for insomnia. None
Comparateur: None
Critère de jugement principal: Pharmacotherapy for insomnia.
Direction de l'effet: Mixed
Risque de biais: Unclear

Abstract

Hypnotics are commonly use in the treatment of insomnia, and hypnotic use among older adults is more prevalent than with younger adults. Unfortunately, the use of hypnotics is not well studied in the ever-growing geriatric population and the magnitude of the medication benefit is usually not impressive. Insomnia in older adults is usually treated with benzodiazepines, nonbenzodiazepines, and other agents, such as trazodone, valerian, and melatonin. Using appropriately selected agents and therapy initiated with a low dose and careful monitoring of the patient could minimize common unwanted side effects.

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Using appropriately selected agents and therapy initiated with a low dose and careful monitoring of the patient could minimize common unwanted side effects.

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