Association Between Z Drugs Use and Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Middle-Aged and Older Patients With Chronic Insomnia

Association Between Z Drugs Use and Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Middle-Aged and Older Patients With Chronic Insomnia

Background: Benzodiazepines (BZDs) and Non-BZDs (NBZDs) have been widely used for patients with chronic insomnia. Long-term uses of BZDs may cause cognitive impairment and increase the risk for dementia in older patients. NBZD as an agonist of the GABAA receptor complex includes eszopiclone, zopiclo...

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Main Authors: Fang Guo, Li Yi, Wei Zhang, Zhi-Jie Bian, Yong-Bo Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Subjects:
benzodiazepines
Z drugs
cognitive impairment
chronic insomnia
elderly
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2021.775144/full

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