Health Management for Older Adults III - Sleep Patterns of Older Adults

< i > Sleep Patterns of Older Adults - Prescription Hypnotics

Hypnotics blunt the arousal threshold and virtually all hypnotics produce a hangover the next day

Sudden discontinuation after chronic use can lead to REM rebound

Hypnotics should only be used if insomnia is serious and disruptive to the patient

The best use of hypnotics is for situational insomnia, such as acute stress or loss of a loved one