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GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY
Volume 33, Issue 4, Pages 407-409Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2011.03.013
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Ramelteon; Delirium; Melatonin
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Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the efficacy of ramelteon for treating delirium. Methods: Three patients were prescribed ramelteon for delirium. The severity of the delirium was assessed using the Japanese version of the Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale. Results: Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale scores improved after treatment with ramelteon in all cases. Conclusion: These cases suggest that ramelteon may be beneficial in the treatment of delirium. Randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm the therapeutic benefits. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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