Table 2 Perceived effectiveness and prescribing preferences
Medication | Find it effective (%) | First choice for treatment (%) | Second choice for treatment (%) | Never prescribe (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Melatonin | 97.0 | 83.3 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
Trazodone | 81.5 | 10.6 | 56.9 | 12.1 |
Quetiapine | 73.8 | 0.0 | 12.3 | 24.2 |
Mirtazapine | 55.4 | 1.5 | 6.2 | 31.8 |
Zopiclone | 52.3 | 1.5 | 4.6 | 52.3 |
Other benzodiazepines | 25.4 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 54.5 |
Antihistamines | 23.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 60.6 |
Lorazepam | 19.4 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 68.2 |
Tricyclic antidepressants | 16.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 83.3 |
Tryptophan | 16.9 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 65.7 |
Doxepin | 9.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 87.9 |
Zolpidem | 7.8 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 77.6 |
Herbals | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 62.1 |
Zaleplon | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 52.3 |