title: Evaluation and management of insomnia.
abstract: Insomnia is common, but the causes are so diverse that careful evaluation is needed to ensure selection of effective treatment. Duration is the most important guide to intervention. Therapies include behavior modification, exercise, and medication. Drugs for patients who require long-term therapy should be selected to minimize side effects. Long-acting drugs should be used with caution in the elderly.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Meyer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D018579:Patient Selection; D017286:Polysomnography; D012307:Risk Factors; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012894:Sleep Stages
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives