Benzodiazepines are used in treatment of somnambulism, as they-
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.
Increase the duration of NREM III and IV
Increase the duration of REM sleep
Decrease the duration of NREM III and IV
Decrease the duration of REM sleep
Sleep Disorders