Sleep disorders in the elderly

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

## Contents

* 1 Overview
* 2 Treatment
* 2.1 Recommended Drugs
* 2.2 Drugs to Avoid

## Overview

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Sleep disorders are common in the elderly.

## Treatment

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Recommended pharmacotherapies to treat sleep disorders in the elderly include the following:

### Recommended Drugs

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Trazadone

If the patient is delirious, then: Haldol at a low dose of 0.25 mg IV or Zyprexa (olanzapine) at a dose of 2.5 mg PO or the Zydis form at 5 mg PO.

### Drugs to Avoid

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Benzodiazepines, ativan, and Ambien should be avoided.

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