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9. Such approach to treatment of insomnia in depressed patients protects them against dependence on hypnotic drugs. Questionnaires, at-home sleep logs, and actigraphy can all be helpful tools for the assessment of insomnia in the absence of other apparent etiologies.The guidelines vary in their recommendations of specific pharmacologic treatments. Montgomery I, Oswald I, Morgan K, Adam K. Nine volunteer poor sleepers, of mean age 61 years, took trazodone 150 mg nightly for 3 weeks, preceded by 2 weeks and followed by 1 week of matching blanks, in order to examine the effects of electrophysiologically-recorded and subjectively-rated sleep.
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Effects of an antidepressant drug on sleep are important for its clinical profile. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (US Department of Health and Human Services) (2017)Medical conditions (eg, obstructive sleep apnea [OSA], pulmonary disease, heart failure, chronic pain, restless legs syndrome, hyperthyroidism)Psychiatric disorders (eg, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder)Substance abuse/misuse (eg, alcohol, caffeine, drug and herbal stimulants)Behavioral contributions (eg, excessive screen time, exercise, or fluids before bed; poor sleep hygiene)Other factors contributing to sleep disruption (eg, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders)Initiate treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with/without relaxation therapy.If no effect, consider adding additional nonpharmacologic modalities.If still no improvement, combine CBT with evidence-based pharmacology.If still no improvement, introduce alternative therapies (eg, valerian, melatonin).For sleep maintenance insomnia: suvorexant, eszopiclone, zolpidem, temazepam, doxepinFor sleep onset insomnia: eszopiclone, zaleplon, zolpidem, triazolam, temazepam, ramelteonPatients with sleep-onset disturbance may have better results with a hypnotic that has a short half-life.Patients with sleep-maintenance difficulties may benefit more from a hypnotic with a longer half-life but should avoid hypnotics with a very long half-life to reduce the occurrence of next-day sedation.Comorbidities (medical, psychological), drug interactions, and polypharmacy will need careful attention.Caution should be used when initiating complex medication regimens, and downward adjustments should be considered. American Pharmacists Association website. Leach MJ, Page AT. Published January 2019.