[Trazodone in REM sleep behavior disorder].

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Heydy Luz Chica-Urzola
• Journal: Revista colombiana de psiquiatria (Rev Colomb Psiquiatr) 2015 Oct-Dec Vol. 44 Issue 4 Pg. 251-5 ISSN: 0034-7450 [Print] Colombia
• Vernacular Title: Trazodona en el trastorno del comportamiento del sueño MOR.
• PMID: 26578477 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2015 Asociación Colombiana de Psiquiatría. Publicado por Elsevier España. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
• Clonazepam
• Trazodone

Topics

• Aged
• Clonazepam (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Male
• REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (drug therapy)
• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Trazodone (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Treatment Outcome