Melatonin for Insomnia During Benzodiazepine Discontinuation.

Psychiatric Medicine in Primary Care | February 1, 2000 | Copyright

Melatonin for Insomnia During Benzodiazepine Discontinuation

Abstract & commentary

Source: Garfinkel D, et al. Facilitation of benzodiazepine discontinuation by melatonin: A new clinical approach. Arch Intern Med 1999;159:2456-2460.

Benzodiazepines are commonly used for treating insomnia but are not recommended for chronic use. However, many patients take benzodiazepines for longer than recommended periods and have problems such as rebound insomnia while discontinuing therapy. The current study investigates the use of melatonin, a hormone that ...

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