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sleep disorder symptoms

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difficulty initiating sleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, early awakenings, nonrestorative sleep with ample opportunity for sleep

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Sleep disorder

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insomnia sx w/ sig waking sx or impairment (daytime drowsiness, drowsy driving)

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Excessive sleepiness

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chronic excessive sleepiness affects 5% of general population, impact of drowsy driving (100,000 MVA/year)

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Risk factors of sleep disorders

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female, oler, divorced, stressors at work, perception of health, medica and psychiatric disorders, medications, drug abuse

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Stages of sleep

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REM (20-25%), Non REM (75-80%), 1 cycle typically last 1.5-2 hours, stage 1 relaxed wakefulness, initiates sleep, stage 2- lighter sleep, provides rest for brain and muscles, Stage 3- provides rest, feeling of rejuvenation, stage 4-immune system enhanced, growth hormone released

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Norepi, histamine, ACh

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Promote wakefulness

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Serotonin

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neurons in the brainstem inhibit motor activity and lessen sensory input, promoting emergence of slow wave sleep

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Opiates and GABA

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promote sleep, GABA is more active during NREM

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Hypocretin

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found in hypothalamus, loss of hypocretin neurons linked to narcolepsy

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Non-pharm approaches

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use bedroom only for sex and sleep, relaxation therapy, stimulus control, use alcohol/nicotine w/ caution, sleep restriction, exercise, avoid eating close to bed time

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Pharm treatment

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BZD, triazolam (Halcion), Temazepam (Restoril), estazolam (Prosam), recommended for short term use only; nonBZD- Zolpidem (ambien), Zaleplon (Sonata), Eszopicolone (Lunesta), Ramelteon (Rozerem), Desyrel, benedryl

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Triazolam (Halcion)

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shortest acting BZD

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Temazepam (Restoril)

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intermediate acting, slow onset, 15-30 mg PO once daily

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Estazolam (Prosom)

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intermediate acting, fast onset

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Zolpidem (Ambien) dose

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5-10 mg PO once daily at bedtime

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Eszopiclone (Lunesta) dose

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1-3 mg PO once daily at bedtime

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MOA of non BZD

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binds to a1 subtype of the BZD receptor

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Non BZDs pearls

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very quick onset (30 mins), short-acting little to no hangover effect, eszopiclone is the only one approved for long term use causes metallic taste, sedation, all are C-IV controlled

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Ramelteon (Rozerem) MOA

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melatonin agonist, not controlled substance, goal to restor circadian rhythm, use for jet lag

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Trazodone (Desyrel)

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not FDA approved for sleep but only used for sleep, DOC for insomnia in elderly, no addiction potential, no ACh ADRs

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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OTC, lots of ACh ADRs, tolerance develops

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Supplements for sleep

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Valerian, chamomile, melatonin

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Sequence of agents employed

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Temazepam, zolpidem/zaleplon, trazodone, if early morning awakening, use temazepam, if daytime anxiety use long acting BZD

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Sleep attacks

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REM sleep at anytime during the waking state, last 10-30 mins

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Cataplexia

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loss of muscle tone in face/limbs, often induced by emotions or laughter

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Hypnogogic hallucinations

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perceptual disturbances that occur during sleep attack

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Sleep paralysis

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inability to breath deeply, move limbs or speak, often occurring upon falling asleep

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Narcolepsy treatment

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Dextroamphetamine (Adderall), Methylphenidate, modafanil (Provigil), Armdafinil (Nuvigil)

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MOA of Modafanil (Provigil)

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inc wakefulness via a adrenergic and GABA modulating mechanisms, no effect on cataplexy, efficacy similar to stimulants