Suvorexant
[$ Belsomra] Orexin antagonist, improves next-day cognition, low abuse potential, low fall risk. Ideal for elderly. However, daridorexant and lemborexant more effective.
Weight-Free
Lemborexant
[$ Dayvigo] Orexin antagonist, improves next-day cognition, low abuse potential, low fall risk. Ideal for elderly.
Daridorexant
[$ Quviviq] Orexin antagonist, improves next-day cognition, low abuse potential, low fall risk. Ideal for elderly.
Ramelteon
[Rozerem] Safe hypnotic that may improve depression in bipolar disorder. Think of it as a potent melatonin.
Eszopiclone
[Lunesta]Among the z-hypnotics, has the most benzo-like properties, and can augment antidepressants (short term) in depression and GAD.
Buspirone
Treats anxiety (GAD). Augments in depression but only if anxious. Also improves sexual dysf, bruxism, irritability, PMDD