Is suvorexant a better choice than alternative hypnotics? [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
Suvorexant is a novel dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA) newly introduced in the U.S. as a hypnotic, but no claim of superiority over other hypnotics has been offered. The manufacturer argued that the 5 and 10 mg starting doses recommended by the FDA might be ineffective. The manufacturer'...
Main Author: | Daniel F. Kripke |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2015-08-01
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Series: | F1000Research |
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Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/4-456/v1 |
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