Information on the most common medications used for insomnia in elderly patients is listed in Table 1. Insomnia in the elderly: cause
Gammack MD, Insomnia in the Elderly: Cause, Approach, and Zammit, Comparative tolerability of new agents for insomnia Drug Saf 2024; 32: .
Multiple etiologies contribute to insomnia in the elderly, consistent with the observation that elderly people are likely to have comorbid conditions and medications. When elderly individuals complain of insomnia, it is important to assess treatable medical conditions and medication use that may be responsible for the insomnia before the use of
by JL Schroeck 2024 Cited by 389drugs that may cause or contribute to insomnia. (including specific beneficial for the treatment of insomnia in the elderly when the patient is
This paper discusses the treatment of insomnia in the elderly, with special attention to (1) the efficacy of prescription and non-prescription medications in the elderly, (2) the potential for adverse effects from these medications in the elderly, (3) specific concerns regarding drugs and dietary supplements used to treat insomnia in the
Evaluate for depression, a common cause of insomnia in the elderly. Secondary insomnia can be treated with trazodone 50 mg methocarbamol. orphenadrine.
disturbing in the elderly Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Irritability, mania, nightmares, suicidality, Insomnia Many drugs can cause
hydroxyzine. clemastine. meclizine. cyproheptadine. promethazine Evaluate for depression, a common cause of insomnia in the elderly.
Prevalence of insomnia in elderly general practice attenders and the current treatment modalities. insomnia. Drugs. 2024;7
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