Nonbenzodiazepine Sedative Hypnotics and Risk of Fall-Related Injury

Conclusions:For the treatment of insomnia in older adults, eszopiclone may present a safer alternative to zolpidem, in terms of fall-related injuries.Citation:Tom SE, Wickwire EM, Park Y, Albrecht JS. Nonbenzodiazepine sedative hypnotics and risk of fall-related injury. SLEEP 2016;39(5):1009–1014.
Source: Sleep - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research