TIP 26: Substance Abuse Among Older Adults

In fact, symptomatic treatment of insomnia with medications should be limited to 7 to 10 days with frequent monitoring and reevaluation if the prescribed drug will be used for more than 2 to 3 weeks. Intermittent dosing at the smallest possible dose is preferred, and no more than a 30-day supply of hypnotics should be prescribed. ................
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