Sleep- ADs DI Flashcards
1
Q
ADs used in insomnia treatment
A
Trazodone, doxepin
2
Q
Trazodone indication
A
Off-label use for sleep continuity
3
Q
Doxepin indication
A
sleep maintenance
4
Q
ADs BBW
A
Suicidality (duh lol)
5
Q
Trazodone ADEs
A
Carryover sedation and alpha-adrenergic block –> orthostasis
Rare: priapism
6
Q
Trazodone may be useful in what patients?
A
Substance abuse patients, patients with MDD
7
Q
Doxepin ADEs
A
Anticholinergic, cardiovascular effects (it’s a TCA)
8
Q
Taking doxepin with food does what?
A
Slows the absorption; don’t take within 3 hours of a meal
9
Q
Doxepin in the treatment guidelines/chart thing
A
First-line option in sleep maintenance insomnia
