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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
Greetings. New to this forum.
I have read in several places that Excessive Daytime Sleepiness is a common non-motor symptom of PD.
Does anyone in this group struggle with this? If so, how do you manage it? What meds do you take?
Thanks.
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My husband is a PD patient with a known diagnosis of RBD (Rapid Eye Movement Behavior Sleep Disorder) that contributes to daytime sleepiness. Taking melatonin (3 mg; safe to take up to 9 mg) has definitely cut back on the sleep disorder which causes less sleepiness during the day. We were told that Klonopin may help if the melatonin does not.
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DREM is the bane of my existence at the moment. I seem to need to take an afternoon siesta daily as a result. One hour’s rest does me. But I’m ready for bed by 9:30 – 10:00 pm and can’t seem to wake up until 9:00 am. The Neurologist prescribed me Clonazepam to be taken just before bedtime. I heard that due to its highly addictive characteristics and long half-life, one can quickly become addicted to Clonazepam even if taken as prescribed. Clonazepam is not generally recommended for long-term use because it is known to be a habit-forming substance. Over time, the patient’s body tends to build a tolerance to the drug. See https://www.rehabspot.com/benzodiazepines/klonopin/ and https://www.intoactionrecovery.com/is-clonazepam-addictive/
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I found myself (a person with PD) getting sleepy in the afternoon. My doctor changed my prescription regimen and it seems to be helping.
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