Benzodiazepines are used in treatment of somnambulism, as they-
Correct Answer: Decrease the duration of NREM III and IV
Description: Somnambulism / Sleep walking Usually seen in children. disorder of NREM sleep No treatment is required in most of the cases ,as it remits itself. BZDs are used if the symptoms are severe as the duration of Stage 2 is increased and that of Stage 3 and 4 is decreased, in which somnambulism is seen.
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