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| What are sleeping pills technically called? |
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| What drugs can contribute to insomnia? |
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(1)Bupropion
(2)Stimulants (methylphenidate &c.)
(3)OTC appetite suppressants
(4)Decongestants (pseudoephedrine &c.)
(5)MAO - B Inhibitors, if taken late
(6)Fluoxetine, if taken late
(7)Caffeine
(8)Steroids
(9)Alcohol (initally induces sleep, but prevents deeper stages of sleep and causes nocturia)
(10) Any drug that causes urinary retention or nocturia, including antihistamine and diuretics taken later in the day |
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| Describe good sleep hygeine |
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(1) Keep the bedroom dark, comfortable, and quiet
(2) Regular sleep schedule
(3) Avoid daytime naps even after a poor night of sleep - or limit to 30 minutes
(4) Reserve bedroom for only sleep and sex
(5) Turn the face of the clock aside to minimize anxiety about falling asleep
(6) If unable to sleep, get up and do something to take your mind off sleeping
(7) Establish a pre-bedtime ritual to condition your body for sleep
(8) Relax before bedtime with soft music, mild stretching, yoga, or pleasurable reading
(9) Avoid exercising right before bedtime
(10) Do not eat heavy meals before bedtime
(11) Do not take any caffeine in the afternoon
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| How to non - benzodiazepines work? |
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| Act selectively at the benzodiazepine receptors to increase GABA |
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| Name non-benzodiazepines used for sleep |
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Ambien, Ambien CR
also: Zolpimist - spray; Ediur SL tabs; Zaleplon (Sonata) |
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| Brand name for Eszopicloen |
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| Are the non-benzodiazepines controlled? |
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| Name the melatonin receptor agonist |
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| Brand name for ramelteon and is it controlled? |
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| Name a tricyclic antidepressant used in insomnia |
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| Doxepin extended - release |
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| Brand name for doxepin extended - release and is it controlled? |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Caution when using ambien, sonata, and lunesta with what type of drugs? |
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potent 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir, atazanavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erthromycin and clarithromycin) |
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| Additive side effects with sedation drugs (duh!) |
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| Statment. Not a question. |
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| Should a heavy meal be eating prior to taking ambien, sonata, or lunesta? |
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Should not eat a heavy/high-fat meal within 2 hours before taking this medication; this may prevent the medicine from working properly |
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