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Pharmacologic Treatments For Sleep Disorders
Treatments vary and depend on the specific sleep disorder.
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Insomnia Hypersomnias Sleep terrors Sleep walking
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Expectations (prognosis)
The outcome varies with the type of disorder. Some disorders may go away without treatment.
Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if lack of sleep, too much sleep, or unusual sleep behaviors are interfering with daily living.
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