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Adults

  • Check whether due to medication, drug withdrawal or traumatic stress disorder and if so treat accordingly

  • 4 wk trial of phenytoin

  • Diazepam or clonazepam at night can be used

Children

  • No active treatment is usually needed for parasomnias (nightmares, sleep talking or sleep walking) in children

  • Usually self-limiting

  • If persistent or severe: 6 wk trial phenytoin or imipramine

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