Irrational Use of Medications among Adults with Insomnia: An Observational Study at a Sleep Clinic in Mexico.

Background: To determine the patterns of irrational use of medications among a sample of adult patients with insomnia.

Methods: We included 89 adult patients diagnosed with chronic insomnia who had consumed medications for this disorder during the 12 months prior to admission to a specialized Sleep Disorders Clinic (SDC) in Mexico City. With a 13-item survey, information was gathered on patterns of medication use and irrational use, considering therapeutic indications, dose, route of administration, and duration of treatment.