Geriatric Quick Consult      Patient Can't Sleep      Table #2

Drugs That Affect Sleep and Wakefulness

During Drug Therapy/Use During Drug Withdrawal
  • Alcohol



  • Antidepressants
    • Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors
    • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
    • Tricyclic antidepressants


  • " Antihypertensives
    • Clonidine
    • Beta blockers
  • Chronic Hypnotic Use


  • Hormones

    • Corticosteroids
    • Thyroid hormone
    • Progesterone


  • Nicotine


  • Neuroleptics

    • Chlorpromazine
    • Promazine
    • Clozapine


  • Stimulants

    • Amphetamines
    • Appetite suppresants
    • Beta-adrenergic agonists
    • Cocaine
    • Xanthines
      • *aminophylline
      • *caffeine
      • *theophylline


  • Miscellaneous

    • Anticholinergic drugs
    • Levodopa
    • Phenytoin
    • Quinidine


  • Herbs

    • Ephedra (ma huang)
    • Ginseng
    • St John's wort
  • Alcohol


  • Antidepressant
    • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
    • Tricyclic antidepressants


  • Barbiturates


  • Hypnotics
    • Benzodiazepines
    • Chloral hydrate


  • Miscellaneous
    • Amphetamines
    • Cocaine
    • Marijuana
    • Opiates
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