Agent Key Points

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For patient doesn’t have time for a full night of sleep + has trouble falling asleep

Zaleplon

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Short-acting agent that has more restricted use

Triazolam

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Causes complex sleep behaviors + has next-day impairment if patient doesn’t sleep enough

Zolpidem IR

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Agent that causes taste disturbances and complex sleep behaviors

Eszopiclone

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Best and most “first-line” out of the intermediate-acting agents

Eszopiclone

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Has more next-day impairment than eszopiclone

Zolpidem ER

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Narcolepsy CI

Daridorexant

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Causes sleep paralysis/cataplexy-like effects

Suvorexant

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Avoid in older adults/BPH/glaucoma

Diphenhydramine

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Avoid chronic use

Doxylamine

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Best option for maintenance

Doxepin 3-6mg

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“Last resort” for long-acting agents

Lemborexant