Adverse Effects of Psychotropic Medications on Sleep

Abstract

Psychotropic medications such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants, and benzodiazepines are widely prescribed. Most of these medications are thought to exert their effects through modulation of various monoamines as well as interactions with receptors such as histamine and muscarinic cholinergic receptors. Through these interactions, psychotropics can also have a significant impact on sleep physiology, resulting in both beneficial and adverse effects on sleep.

Keywords: Adverse effects; Antidepressant; Antipsychotic; Insomnia; Sedation; Sleep; Somnolence.