Hypnopompic hallucinations with donepezil.
Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) January 1, 2000 DOI: 10.1177/026988110001400315 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA case report describes hypnopompic hallucinations—vivid dream-like experiences upon waking—associated with the Alzheimer's medication donepezil. The report notes that EEG and sleep EEG changes are common in Alzheimer's disease and that acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drugs can affect rapid eye movement sleep and alertness. The authors discuss the importance of assessing sleep in patients treated with these drugs.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient with Alzheimer's disease treated with donepezil |
| Intervention | donepezil |
| Key finding | Hypnopompic hallucinations can occur in association with donepezil treatment. |
Abstract
A case of hypnopompic hallucinations associated with donepezil is described. Electroencephalogram (EEG) and sleep EEG changes are common in Alzheimers Disease and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drugs can affect rapid eye movement sleep and alertness. The importance of assessing sleep in patients treated with these drugs is discussed.