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Aging, drugs and sleep

C Guilleminault, R Silvestri

    Neurobiology of Aging
    |January 1, 1982
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    Elderly patients often experience adverse drug reactions affecting sleep. Long-acting benzodiazepines, like flurazepam, can cause confusion and breathing issues in older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sleep Medicine
    • Clinical Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Elderly individuals are underrepresented in medication trials.
    • Aging and sleep interact with drug effects, potentially causing adverse events.
    • Daytime medications can disrupt nocturnal sleep patterns.

    Observation:

    • Specific drug classes (cardiovascular, corticosteroids, antidepressants, antiparkinsonian) are linked to sleep disturbances.
    • Benzodiazepines are commonly used for sleep issues in the elderly.
    • Long-acting benzodiazepines, such as flurazepam, pose risks.

    Findings:

    • Flurazepam can lead to confusion, disorientation, and daytime drowsiness.
    • These medications may impair respiratory control during sleep.
  • Adverse effects can be severe, impacting patient well-being.

    • Implications:

    • Careful consideration of medication in elderly patients is crucial.
    • Risk-benefit assessment for long-acting benzodiazepines in older adults is needed.
    • Further research into safer sleep aids for the elderly is warranted.