Abstract

CHICA-URZOLA, Heyd y Luz. Trazodone in REM sleep behavior disorder. rev.colomb.psiquiatr. [online]. 2015, vol.44, n.4, pp.251-255. ISSN 0034-7450.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcp.2015.04.004.

This case concerns an elderly man with a REM sleep behavior disorder, who was initially offered a pharmacological treatment with clonazepam, recommended by other articles, but with poor adherence due to its adverse reactions and persistence of symptoms. He was then offered a treatment with Trazodone was offered, achieving a complete remission of symptoms, with no reported side effects. It is clear that Trazodone has no known indication for this type of disorder; nevertheless, it was considered in this case because of its pharmacological profile, obtaining satisfactory results. Further research is needed in order to document thoroughly the mechanisms of action, efficacy and utility of this molecule in cases such as the one presented.

Keywords : Trazodone REM sleep behavior disorder; Treatment; Sleep disorders.

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