[Jet lag syndrome]

Nihon Rinsho. 1998 Feb;56(2):396-403.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Jet lag is a travel-induced circadian rhythm disorders. Symptoms of jet lag include difficulty sleeping at the new sleep time, daytime sleepiness and fatigue, and impaired performance. Treatment of jet lag includes both behavioral and pharmacological component. A short-half-life benzodiazepine hypnotic for several nights at the new sleep time have been recommended to decrease jet lag symptoms. Melatonin also can alleviate jet lag and bright light exposure is a useful countermeasure for jet lag.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Circadian Rhythm*
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use
  • Melatonin / therapeutic use
  • Phototherapy
  • Sleep Wake Disorders* / physiopathology
  • Sleep Wake Disorders* / therapy
  • Syndrome
  • Travel*
  • Triazolam / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Triazolam
  • Melatonin