P2-557: SEX DIFFERENCES IN THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SLEEP MEDICATIONS AND RISK OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: THE CACHE COUNTY STUDY (USA)

Sleep medications such as benzodiazepines, tetra- or tri-cyclics, antihistamines, and certain antidepressants are commonly prescribed to older adults. Adverse events have been reported with use of some of these medications such as memory problems and increased risk of falls. Several classes of sleep medication are known to disrupt the sleep-wake cycle and result in decreases in slow-wave sleep and Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, which are...