Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic use for sleep disturbance in people aged over 55 years living with dementia: a series of cohort studies

Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic use for sleep disturbance in people aged over 55 years living with dementia: a series of cohort studies

Background: Sleep disturbance affects around 60% of people living with dementia and can negatively affect their quality of life and that of their carers. Hypnotic Z-drugs (zolpidem, zopiclone and zaleplon) are commonly used to treat insomnia, but their safety and efficacy have not been evaluated for...

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Main Authors: Kathryn Richardson, George M Savva, Penelope J Boyd, Clare Aldus, Ian Maidment, Eduwin Pakpahan, Yoon K Loke, Antony Arthur, Nicholas Steel, Clive Ballard, Robert Howard, Chris Fox
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2021-01-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Subjects:
zopiclone
zaleplon
zolpidem
benzodiazepines
dementia
cognition
sleep initiation and maintenance disorders
accidental falls
hip fractures
cohort studies
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta25010

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hta25010

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