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How do you monitor safety, effectiveness, and adherence to therapy when using sedative hypnotics in patients with insomnia?

Do you require patients to complete a controlled substance agreement or obtain routine interval urine drug screens?
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Generally looking at the average sleep length and quality monthly as described by the patient; side effects are always a concern; if there is any possibility of modifying overall sleep hygiene–that would be the way to go; strength of the medicine should be the lowest possible; definitely avoiding or...

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