Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Jun 2010
Review Case Reports[Sleep-disordered breathing in long-term opioid therapy].
Chronic opioid use has been known to cause disturbed sleep as well as excessive daytime sleepiness. During induction and maintenance of opioid use there is a reduction of REM- and slow wave sleep. ⋯ CSA does not seem the sole cause of excessive daytime sleepiness in these patients. Further studies are necessary regarding the effects and consequences of chronic opioid use during sleep.