Insomnia - sedatives / hypnotics

Question 1

Lorazepam

Answer 1

Benzo - (ATIVAN) 1mg HS prn for insomnia

Question 2

Clonazepam

Answer 2

Benzo - (RIVOTRIL) 0.5mg HS prn for insomnia

Question 3

Diazepam

Answer 3

Benzo - (VALIUM) – Alcohol withdrawal (for a very heavy drinker 10mg QID prn first 24 hours then taper)

Question 4

Flurazepam

Answer 4

Benzo - (DALMANE)

Question 5

Zopiclone

Answer 5

(IMOVANE) 7.5mg HS PRN for insomnia

Question 6

Trazodone

Answer 6

(DESYREL) 25-50mg HS PRN (may increase up to 200mg) for insomnia

Question 7

Melatonin

Answer 7

3-6mg HS PRN for insomnia (over the counter, most evidence in ADHD