The effect of temazepam on respiration in elderly insomniacs with mild sleep apnea

摘要: This study evaluated the respiratory effect of temazepam in elderly subjects (mean age 65 +/- 3.8 years), with mild sleep apnea. The 15 this report were enrolled a larger randomized trial comparing pharmacological and behavioral treatments for insomnia. Seven received 15-30 mg/day either alone or combination behavior therapy, eight placebo therapy. mean baseline disturbance index (RDI) was 9.2 2.8 nondrug 8.8 5.3 group. There no significant time, group interaction effects. increase RDI apnea receiving mg temazepam.