Benzo sleep aids: Try To Fall asleep
Triazolam- short acting
Temazepam- intermediate
Flurazepam - long acting
Medications for narcolepsy?
, Stimulant medications for daytime sleepiness
Venlafaxine or TCA for cataplexy
Self-reported excessive sleepiness despite adequate main sleep period. Difficulty being
fully awake—"groggy" after abrupt awakening. Occurs at least 3 times per week and lasts
for several months. Causes significant distress or impairment. Not better explained by
another sleep disorder, viral infection, or physiologic affect of a substance. May occur
within 18 months of experiencing a head trauma.
Hypersomnolence disorder
A wake-promoting drug indicated for daytime sleepiness associated with OSA.
Armodafinil
_____ are characterized by recurrent sleep disruption due to an alteration of the circadian
system or due to a misalignment between one’s rhythm and the sleep-wake schedule
required by their physical, social, or professional schedule. The condition causes
excessive sleepiness, insomnia, or both and causes distress or impairment in one’s
functioning.
Triazolam- short acting
Temazepam- intermediate
Flurazepam - long acting
Medications for narcolepsy?
, Stimulant medications for daytime sleepiness
Venlafaxine or TCA for cataplexy
Self-reported excessive sleepiness despite adequate main sleep period. Difficulty being
fully awake—"groggy" after abrupt awakening. Occurs at least 3 times per week and lasts
for several months. Causes significant distress or impairment. Not better explained by
another sleep disorder, viral infection, or physiologic affect of a substance. May occur
within 18 months of experiencing a head trauma.
Hypersomnolence disorder
A wake-promoting drug indicated for daytime sleepiness associated with OSA.
Armodafinil
_____ are characterized by recurrent sleep disruption due to an alteration of the circadian
system or due to a misalignment between one’s rhythm and the sleep-wake schedule
required by their physical, social, or professional schedule. The condition causes
excessive sleepiness, insomnia, or both and causes distress or impairment in one’s
functioning.
