Patient states risk for REM interference from sedative-hypnotic drugs with associated sleep interference with most of these drugs as well as known hangover effects. • Patient states importance of...

Patient states risk for REM interference from sedative-hypnotic drugs with associated sleep interference with most of these drugs as well as known hangover effects. • Patient states importance of trying nonpharmacologic measures for enhancing sleep as appropriate prior to drug therapy, such as massage, relaxation therapy, music, biofeedback.