What is Sleep Walking (Somnambulism)?
Sleep walking (somnambulism) is characterized by a partial arousal that occurs during stage IV of non-REM sleep. Affected individuals exhibit semipurposeful behaviors such as ambulation and are difficult to fully awaken.
What do patients take to treat Sleep Walking (Somnambulism) and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Clonazepam
(DOM-Clonazepam, Paxam, APO Clonazepam, Clonotril)
|
0 | ||
|
Midazolam
(Dormicum, Midazolam buccal)
|
0 | ||
|
Oxazepam
(Serax, Serepax, Seresta, Sobril)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Sleep Walking (Somnambulism) patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Sleep Walking (Somnambulism) at PatientsLikeMe?
- 55 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 4 say Sleep Walking (Somnambulism) is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 79% | Females |
|---|---|
| 21% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 4 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 2 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 3 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 2 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 8 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 5 |
These charts show data from Sleep Walking (Somnambulism) patients who have completed their condition history