Parasomnia NOS Treatments
(Also Known As: Parasomnia Treatments, Parasomnias Treatments, Insomnia Treatments, Sleep Disorder Treatments, Sleep Problems Treatments, Dyssomnias Treatments, Parasomnia Sleep Disorder Treatments)
(Reviewed by: Paul Peterson, Licensed Therapist)
What Kinds of Parasomnia NOS Treatments are Available?
The treatment provided for parasomnia NOS is usually tailored from the symptoms manifested and the therapeutic response of the patient. Consequently, the common treatment for parasomnia NOS is also related to the treatment provided for parasomnia which basically include the following interventions:
Anti-Parkinson medications (carbidopa/levodopa, pramipexole, bromocriptine)
Benxodiazepines (diazepam, temazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam)
Opiates (methadone, oxycodone, codeine, propoxyphene)
Hypnosis
Mental imagery
Relaxation
Biofeedback
Stress reduction and management
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REM behavior disorder treatment initiated with Clonazepam at 0.5 – 1.5 mg taken at bedtime which provides long term benefits. 8
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Counseling is a good treatment intervention in the presence of any psychological issues accompanying the sleep disorder.
Could You Have Parasomnia NOS?
Parasomnia NOS Topics
Related Conditions
| Nightmare Disorder – Nightmare, Fear, Inability to Sleep, Fear, Anxiety, Moaning, Frightening Dreams |
| Sleep Terror Disorder – Nightmare, Sleep Disruption, Sleep Awakenings, Sleep Agitation, Fear |
| Sleepwalking Disorder – Somnambulism, Walking Asleep, Nocturnal Sleep Walking Episode |
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