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Brief measure helpful for insomnia complaints


 

EXPERT ANALYSIS AT THE NPA PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY UPDATE

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The two most widely used sedating antidepressants for insomnia problems include doxepin and trazodone. “They can be particularly helpful in patients with co-occurring depression,” he said. Doxepin in low doses is approved for sleep maintenance insomnia.

Ramelteon is the first melatonin receptor agonist approved for the treatment of insomnia. Contraindications include a history of angioedema with concurrent use of fluvoxamine.

“In general, I recommend to my colleagues not to use sedative antipsychotics like quetiapine or olanzapine, particularly in the context of elderly with dementing disorders and sleep-wake disturbances,” he said.

Dr. Reynolds reported having no relevant financial conflicts.

dbrunk@frontlinemedcom.com

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