Night Terrors (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Night Terrors Overview
- Night Terrors Causes
- Night Terrors Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Night Terrors Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Medical Treatment
Unfortunately, no adequate treatment exists for night terrors. Management primarily consists of educating the family about the disorder and reassuring them that the episodes are not harmful.
In severe cases in which
daily activities (for example, school performance or peer or family relations)
are affected, tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine) may be used as a temporary treatment.
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