Sleepwalking Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Sleepwalking treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Sleepwalking
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include:
Strategies to Prevent Injury
Your doctor will help you prevent injury during sleepwalking by recommending that you:
- Remove dangerous objects
- Keep doors and windows closed and locked
Hypnosis
Some cases of sleepwalking can be treated with hypnosis.
Medications
These medications may be helpful in reducing the incidence of sleepwalking:
- Sedative-hypnotics
- Tranquilizers
- Antidepressants
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