Psychiatr. pro Praxi, 2009; 10(3): 125-129

Hypnotics

MUDr. Zuzana Lattová
Psychiatrická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN Praha

Hypnotics are among the most commonly prescribed drugs. However, it must be remembered that the basic approach to a patient

with insomnia involves nonpharmacological interventions such as assessment and clarification of sleep hygiene principles. Moreover,

most insomnias, including all acute and secondary insomnias, are caused by other, external (non-sleep) factors. By altering these, sleep

can be improved even without administering hypnotics. Of drugs affecting insomnia, third-generation hypnotics are administered in

a short term as first-choice drugs. BZDs are considered second-choice drugs while other substances with antihistaminergic activity are

considered third-choice drugs. Antidepressants with a hypnotic effect are preferred for long-term administration.

Keywords: hypnotics, insomnia, benzodiazepines, zolpidem, antidepressants.

Published: May 1, 2009  Show citation

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