Drugs for insomnia Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the problem with anti-histamines
A
anti-cholinergic, don’t give to old ppl
2
Q
Trazodone
A
Trazobone!. can cause priaprism, its an antidepressant
3
Q
TCA side effects
A
small risk of arrhythmias, also anticholinergic
4
Q
Long acting benzos should only be used for 35 days
A
they are addictive
5
Q
Zolpidem (ambien), zalpeon(sonata)
A
act at the benzo receptor but short term
6
Q
Lunesta (eszopiclone)
A
LONG TERM…hell of a drug
7
Q
Ramelteon
A
synthetic melatonin receptor agonist
