Letter to the Editor November 15, 2018

Suvorexant-Induced Delirium

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Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2018;20(6):18l02297

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To the Editor: Suvorexant is an orexin receptor antagonist for treating insomnia. Pooled data have suggested that suvorexant 20 and 15 mg is effective in nonelderly (less than 65 years old) and elderly insomnia patients, respectively. Suvorexant has a preventive effect on delirium onset.