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clonazepam and Nocturnal Wandering

clonazepam has been researched along with Nocturnal Wandering in 13 studies

Clonazepam: An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.
clonazepam : 1,3-Dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one in which the hydrogens at positions 5 and 7 are substituted by 2-chlorophenyl and nitro groups, respectively. It is used in the treatment of all types of epilepsy and seizures, as well as myoclonus and associated abnormal movements, and panic disorders. However, its use can be limited by the development of tolerance and by sedation.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Long-term, nightly benzodiazepine treatment of injurious parasomnias and other disorders of disrupted nocturnal sleep resulted in sustained efficacy in most cases, with low risk of dosage tolerance, adverse effects, or abuse."2.68Long-term, nightly benzodiazepine treatment of injurious parasomnias and other disorders of disrupted nocturnal sleep in 170 adults. ( Mahowald, MW; Schenck, CH, 1996)
"This case had the added complexity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) playing a role in sleepwalking and sleep related eating, with good response to nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP)."1.43Parasomnia Overlap Disorder with Sexual Behaviors during Sleep in a Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ( Keenan, JC; Schenck, CH; Soca, R, 2016)
"His sleep history disclosed sleepwalking (SW) since 9 years of age."1.30Sexual behavior in sleep, sleepwalking and possible REM behavior disorder: a case report. ( Aguilar-Roblero, R; Alóe, F; Alves, R; Chagoya De Sanchez, V; Drucker-Colín, R; Fernández-Cancino, F; Rosenthal, L; Tavares, S; Vidrio, S; Villalobos, L; Yáñez, L, 1999)
"A patient with a 30-year history of somnambulism and night terrors is described."1.29Successful treatment of night terrors and somnambulism with paroxetine. ( Lillywhite, AR; Nutt, DJ; Wilson, SJ, 1994)
"Sleep-related eating disorders distinct from daytime eating disorders have recently been shown to be associated with sleepwalking (SW), periodic limb movement (PLM) disorder and triazolam abuse in a series of 19 adults."1.29Additional categories of sleep-related eating disorders and the current status of treatment. ( Hurwitz, TD; Mahowald, MW; O'Connor, KA; Schenck, CH, 1993)
"In both groups, the frequency of nocturnal wandering increased with an increase in daytime stressors."1.29Forensic sleep medicine: nocturnal wandering and violence. ( Guilleminault, C; Leger, D; Moscovitch, A, 1995)
"A case of childhood-onset somnambulism is reported in which a 43-year-old man presented with repeated sleep-related injuries incurred during violent nocturnal activity, which included frenzied running, throwing punches and wielding knives."1.29A polysomnographically documented case of adult somnambulism with long-distance automobile driving and frequent nocturnal violence: parasomnia with continuing danger as a noninsane automatism? ( Mahowald, MW; Schenck, CH, 1995)
"In 100 consecutive adults who came to a sleep disorders center complaining of repeated nocturnal injury, polysomnographic study identified five disorders: night terrors/sleepwalking (N = 54), REM sleep behavior disorder (N = 36), dissociative disorders (N = 7), nocturnal seizures (N = 2), and sleep apnea (N = 1)."1.28A polysomnographic and clinical report on sleep-related injury in 100 adult patients. ( Bundlie, SR; Hurwitz, TD; Mahowald, MW; Milner, DM; Schenck, CH, 1989)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (15.38)18.7374
1990's7 (53.85)18.2507
2000's2 (15.38)29.6817
2010's2 (15.38)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Soca, R1
Keenan, JC1
Schenck, CH6
Seeman, MV1
Shapiro, CM2
Trajanovic, NN2
Fedoroff, JP1
Ong, A1
Goldbloom, D1
Chouinard, G1
Mahowald, MW5
Lillywhite, AR1
Wilson, SJ1
Nutt, DJ1
Hurwitz, TD2
O'Connor, KA1
Guilleminault, C1
Moscovitch, A1
Leger, D1
Alves, R1
Alóe, F1
Tavares, S1
Vidrio, S1
Yáñez, L1
Aguilar-Roblero, R1
Rosenthal, L1
Villalobos, L1
Fernández-Cancino, F1
Drucker-Colín, R1
Chagoya De Sanchez, V1
Milner, DM1
Bundlie, SR1

Trials

1 trial available for clonazepam and Nocturnal Wandering

ArticleYear
Long-term, nightly benzodiazepine treatment of injurious parasomnias and other disorders of disrupted nocturnal sleep in 170 adults.
    The American journal of medicine, 1996, Volume: 100, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Chronic Disease; Clonazepam; Drug Administration Schedule; F

1996

Other Studies

12 other studies available for clonazepam and Nocturnal Wandering

ArticleYear
Parasomnia Overlap Disorder with Sexual Behaviors during Sleep in a Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
    Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2016, 08-15, Volume: 12, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Clonazepam; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; GABA Modulators; Humans; Male; Parasomnias;

2016
Sleepwalking, a possible side effect of antipsychotic medication.
    The Psychiatric quarterly, 2011, Volume: 82, Issue:1

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Clonazepam; Female; Humans; Mental Disorders; Middle Aged; Po

2011
Sexsomnia--a new parasomnia?
    Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 2003, Volume: 48, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Arousal; Circadian Rhythm; Clonazepam; Diagnosis, Differential;

2003
Atypical presentation of NREM arousal parasomnia with repetitive episodes.
    European journal of neurology, 2007, Volume: 14, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Brain; Clonazepam; Diagnosis, Differential; Electroencephalography; Evoked Potentials; Family

2007
Clonazepam in the treatment of neuroleptic-induced somnambulism.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1984, Volume: 141, Issue:11

    Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepinones; Clonazepam; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Schizophrenia, Par

1984
Two cases of premenstrual sleep terrors and injurious sleep-walking.
    Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology, 1995, Volume: 16, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Clonazepam; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Hypnosis; Middle Aged; Polysomnog

1995
Successful treatment of night terrors and somnambulism with paroxetine.
    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 1994, Volume: 164, Issue:4

    Topics: Clonazepam; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Paroxetine; Polysomnography; Sle

1994
Additional categories of sleep-related eating disorders and the current status of treatment.
    Sleep, 1993, Volume: 16, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Child, Preschool; Clinical Protocols; Clonazepam; Combined Modality Therapy; Dopamine A

1993
Forensic sleep medicine: nocturnal wandering and violence.
    Sleep, 1995, Volume: 18, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Benzodiazepines; Clonazepam; Electroencephalography; Electromyography; Female; Fo

1995
A polysomnographically documented case of adult somnambulism with long-distance automobile driving and frequent nocturnal violence: parasomnia with continuing danger as a noninsane automatism?
    Sleep, 1995, Volume: 18, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Age of Onset; Anticonvulsants; Automobile Driving; Clonazepam; Forensic Medicine; Humans; Mal

1995
Sexual behavior in sleep, sleepwalking and possible REM behavior disorder: a case report.
    Sleep research online : SRO, 1999, Volume: 2, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Clonazepam; Electroencephalography; Electromyography; Humans; Male; REM Slee

1999
A polysomnographic and clinical report on sleep-related injury in 100 adult patients.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1989, Volume: 146, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Child, Preschool; Clonazepam; Dissociative Disorders; Female; Humans

1989