The Pharmacotherapy of Insomnia

Insomnia is a common medical condition treated with a variety of pharmacologic (Rx or OTC) and non-pharmacologic options. Yet, little data exist on long-term efficacy and safety on these treatment options. Join host Geoff Wall as he discusses a recent meta-analysis comparing treatments for insomnia.The GameChanger All treatments for insomnia, including melatonergic agonists, have poor tolerability. Eszopiclone may be the best tolerated and effective “Z” medication for treatment of insomnia. Show Segments 00:00 - Introductions 01:24 - Insomnia 04:20 - Insomnia Treatment Options 19:25 - The GameChanger 21:36 - Connecting to Practice 24:06 - Closing Remarks  Host Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health  References and resources:Comparative effects of pharmacological interventions for the acute and long-term management of insomnia disorder in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Redeem your CPE or CME creditCPE (Pharmacist) CME (Physician) Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode) Pharmacists: Get a Membership Prescribers: Get a Membership   Continuing Education Information:Learning Objectives:1. Discuss the results of a recent network meta-analysis on treatments of insomnia2. Compare different pharmacotherapy options for the treatment of insomnia based on a recent meta-analysis 0.05 CEU | 0.5 HrsACPE UAN: 0107-0000-22-304-H01-PInitial release date: 08/22/22Expiration date: 08/22/2023Additional CPE & CME details can be found here Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram