Medical Treatment

If sleepwalking is caused by underlying medical conditions, for example, gastroesophageal reflux, obstructive sleep apnea, periodic leg movements (restless legs syndrome), or seizures, the underlying medical condition should be treated.

Medications for the treatment of sleepwalking disorder may be necessary in the following situations:

• The possibility of injury is real.
  
  
• Continued behaviors are causing significant family disruption or excessive daytime sleepiness.
  
  
• Other measures have proven to be inadequate.