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Pharmacotherapy for insomnia.

Syed H Tariq, Shailaja Pulisetty
Review Clinics in geriatric medicine 2008 53 citazioni
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Study Design

Tipo di studio
Review
Popolazione
None
Intervento
Pharmacotherapy for insomnia. None
Comparatore
None
Esito primario
Pharmacotherapy for insomnia.
Direzione dell'effetto
Mixed
Rischio di bias
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.

TL;DR

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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