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commonly used drugs( sleep)
sleep
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Health Care
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08/10/2011

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Term
Acebutolol (spectral)
Definition
Beta blocker. For angina and arrhymias. Increase REM.
Term
Accupril (Quinapril)
Definition
ACE inhibitor. For hypertension,CHF. Increase fatigue.
Term
Amphetamine (Adderall)
Definition
Stimulant. For ADHD. Suppresses REM, delays REM onset.
Term
Phentermine (Adipex)
Definition
Amphetamine.For obesity. Increase insomnia.
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Alcohol
Definition
Suppresses REM,increase N3,apneas.
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Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Definition
Diuretic. Increase drowsiness.
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Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Definition
For hypertension. Decrease N3,REM.Increase insomnia, nightmares, drowsiness, sedation, sleep disturbances.
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Alprazolam (Xanax)
Definition
Hypnotic.Decrease REM,N1,N3, leg movements, sleep latency. Increase N2, apneas.
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
Definition
Acid reducer.
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Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Definition
Antiviral. For Parkinson's and influenza A. Drowsiness, and hallucinations.
Term
Zolpidem (Ambient)
Definition
Hypnotic. For insomnia. Decrease leg movements.Increase N3.
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Amitriptylline
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant. Suppresses REM. Increase N3, drowsiness, sleep walking, sedation.
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Clomipramine ( anafranil)
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant. Suppresses REM.
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Hydralazine(Apresoline)
Definition
For hypertension. Increase sleep disturbances.
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Aspirin
Definition
Suppresses N3, increases N2.
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