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* Trazodone has low rates of side effects with low doses used PRN for sleep. | * Trazodone has low rates of side effects with low doses used PRN for sleep. | ||
* Olanzapine and Quetiapine 2nd gen antipsychotics used for sleep and delirium. Avoid in older patients with dementia (black box warning). | * Olanzapine and Quetiapine 2nd gen antipsychotics used for sleep and delirium. Avoid in older patients with dementia (black box warning). | ||
| − | * Melatonin does not make you feel drowsy. It enhances natural sleep wake cycle. Must be paired with good sleep hygiene. Only need very small amounts (1 mg). Give 1 hr before bedtime. | + | * Melatonin does not make you feel drowsy. It enhances natural sleep wake cycle. Must be paired with good sleep hygiene. Only need very small amounts (1 mg). Give 1 hr before bedtime. [1|https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00415-020-10381-w] |
Revision as of 00:56, 15 April 2023
- Trazodone has low rates of side effects with low doses used PRN for sleep.
- Olanzapine and Quetiapine 2nd gen antipsychotics used for sleep and delirium. Avoid in older patients with dementia (black box warning).
- Melatonin does not make you feel drowsy. It enhances natural sleep wake cycle. Must be paired with good sleep hygiene. Only need very small amounts (1 mg). Give 1 hr before bedtime. [1|https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00415-020-10381-w]