Clonazepam for sleepwalkers

crockford · Newbie Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 20

Hi! My family has a huge problem. My sister is sleepwalkewer. We removed all weapons in the house on secure place; also we have alarm doors to alert us abut nighttime activity. But I must say that she is violent during sleepwalking. Can she use some drug like clonazepam?

dillow · Newbie Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Posts: 20

Hi! I am also sleepwalker. But I am not violent during nighttime activity. When sleepwalkers exhibit violent behaviors drug therapy is indicated, with benzodiazepines such as Klonopin (clonazepam) or tricyclic antidepressants such as Elavil (amitriptyline) being the drugs of choice. Sleepwalkers should never be locked in rooms or tied to beds, practices that some parents and partners of sleepwalkers have tried over the years. But, you must consult with a doctor about Clonazepam.

dadof5 · Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 2006 Posts: 2

I have been sleepwalking for most of my 45 year life. I even woke up once while backing my car out of the garage. I've had a couple of violet episodes with my wife. I've done two sleep studies where the doctors can see my brain wave activity while having an episode. I apprently never get into REM sleep and stay at the first level which is why I rarely get good rest and sleep walk. The doctors tried to put me on Klonopin, but it never worked either and they gave up telling me it was one of those things I was going to have to live with.

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I didn't start sleepwalking UNTIL I started taking Klonopin and Celexa for anxiety. So, not sure if I would recommend these drugs for sleepwalkers.

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