[La...] Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 "A Review of Suvorexant, Doxepin, Ramelteon, and Tasimelteon for the Treatment of Insomnia in Geriatric Patients." Abstract "Geriatric patients often experience insomnia because of physiological and neurological changes that occur during the aging process. Use of benzodiazepines, nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics, and diphenhydramine for the treatment of insomnia pose an increased risk of cognitive impairment, falls, and fractures in this patient population. Therapeutic alternatives approved by the Food and Drug Administration include suvorexant, doxepin, ramelteon, and tasimelteon, which have shown efficacy and safety in various studies. This paper explores and outlines the available safety and efficacy data associated with these medications and reviews their potential place in therapy in treating insomnia in the geriatric population." https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28270270 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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