A patient suffers from insomnia secondary to temporomandibular joint pain. Which of the following selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors is most effective for treating insomnia?
A) Fluoxetine (Prozac)
B) Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
C) Citalopram hydrobromide (Celexa)
D) Trazodone (Desyrel)
D
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Trazodone (Desyrel) is administered more often for sedation and sleep than depression. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is not administered for sleep. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) is not administered for sleep. Citalopram hydrobromide is not administered for sleep.
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