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Daytime lapses into sleep or an irrepressible need to sleep on a daily basis, for at least 3 months; Absence of insufficient sleep syndrome; Absence of cataplexy; Absence of other causes of hypersomnia; The presence of positive MSLT tests. [32] [33] [34] The latest ICD-10 defines IH with long sleep time as a neurological disorder that is a rare ...
Sleep can be adversely affected by benzodiazepine dependence. Possible adverse effects on sleep include induction or worsening of sleep disordered breathing. Like alcohol, benzodiazepines are commonly used to treat insomnia in the short term (both prescribed and self-medicated), but worsen sleep in the long term.
Ambien – nonbenzodiazepine used as a sleep aid Anafranil ( clomipramine ) – a tricyclic antidepressant ; mostly used to treat OCD Antabuse ( disulfiram ) – inhibits the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase , causing acetaldehyde poisoning when ethanol is consumed; used to cause severe hangover when drinking; increases liver, kidney, and ...
A dose of doxepin as low as 1 mg/day was found to significantly improve most of the assessed sleep measures, but unlike the 3 and 6 mg/day doses, was not able to improve wake time during sleep. [12] This, along with greater effect sizes with the higher doses, was likely the basis for the approval of the 3 and 6 mg doses of doxepin for insomnia ...
The weight loss drug Zepbound, generically known as tirzepatide, is also now an approved medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea, per a Food and Drug Administration Dec. 20 press release.
Ototoxicity is the property of being toxic to the ear (oto-), specifically the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes the vestibular system, for example, as a side effect of a drug. The effects of ototoxicity can be reversible and temporary, or irreversible and permanent. It has been recognized since the 19th century. [1]
In older children (above 3.4 years), the tendency appears to be reversed in this study. [19] Nitrazepam may cause sudden death in children. It can cause swallowing incoordination, high-peaked esophageal peristalsis, bronchospasm, delayed cricopharyngeal relaxation, and severe respiratory distress necessitating ventilatory support in children.