Question 1

hubby took xanax (alprazolam) to help him sleep, woke up with constant hiccups, barely walking strt, vomiting a lot. it's been two days now.

Accepted Answer

Go to the ER: The effect of xanax (alprazolam) goes away quickly; it is only in you for a few hours. Vomiting and difficulty walking is at least a sign of dehydration, but can also be a sign of more serious things. I would encourage him to be seen by his doctor or go to the er as soon as possible.

Question 2

is sleep walking something you either do or not?

Accepted Answer

Like everything else: We either do or do not do everything in life. The difference is whether we control doing or not doing things or don't control them. By definition sleep walking is involuntary. Other types of behavior done in our sleep exist that are also involuntary such as sleep talking and sitting up with night terrors.

Question 3

could a doc please explain sleep walking and why it occurs?

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Sleep Walking: Sleep walking  (somnambulism) is walking or engaging in complex behaviors while in deep sleep state.To v risk of sleepwalking: 1. avoid sleep deprivation. 2. Avoid excessive stimulation before bed tv (auditory &amp; visual), radio (auditory), blue lights, confrontations, exercise, etc. 3. Manage your stress levels.

Question 4

can you consciously control problems like night terrors or sleep walking?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Sleep walking and night terrors are a form of parasomnia, involuntary sleep/wake disturbances having both features of sleep and behaviors of wake. They usually subside after adolescence but if persisting into adulthood may signal that an underlying sleep disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea, may be fragmenting sleep. Ask a bed partner for more details and talk to a doctor.

Question 5

can i hurt myself or the baby from sleep walking while on ambien (zolpidem)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ambien (zolpidem) is a pregnancy category c medication, which means to take during pregnancy only if the benefits out weigh the risks. Only the mother and ob/gyn can make that decision. Precautions need to be taken to protect the sleep walking mother such as locking doors to the outside and padding sharp furniture corners.

Question 6

i am prescribed 7.5mg zopiclone for 3 nights, is there any way to avoid the sleep walking/ sleep activities side effect? as i'm a bit worried about it

Accepted Answer

Sleep med side effec: If you are experiencing side effects please call your doctor's office right away. Most people don't have scary effects like sleep driving, so if you aren't having the side effects, you can talk to one of your providers about how to avoid side effects. Extreme fatigue, alcohol, being too hungry, interactions with other meds or other factors may be relevant. Recommend a psychol. sleep disorder exper

Question 7

how do i treat sleep walking?

Accepted Answer

See my health guide: Start there then make an effort to identify any possible cause you can reasonably attach to the sleep walking and tackle that problem directly. Your primary care physician may be able to help, or seek psychiatric or neurologic consultation. I'm sure you can track it down.

Question 8

what is sleep walking caused by ?

Accepted Answer

Somnambulism: Sleep walking is "somnambulism" and is generally poorly understood...It is generally considered a "parasomnia"....A conditon of altered sleep. It is generally  benign, but can pose safety issues for the sufferer...It would be wise to see your family doc for advice and possible referral to a sleep disorder clinic for evaluation and treatment.

Question 9

how do you diagnose sleep walking?

Accepted Answer

Two ways, generally: Someone tells us or we see the results of what we did when sleep walking. Some people save themselves a lot of embarrassment by waking up on their own before anyone sees them. They then go silently back to sleep and wake up the next morning with the choice to tell someone and voluntarily embarrass themselves or just be quiet.  Really, no need to be embarrassed, it's involuntary.

Question 10

is it possible to tell if you were sleep walking?

Accepted Answer

Sleep walking: Difficult to answer, i guess if you wake up elsewhere that may be a clue, or if someone witnesses you sleep walking.

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Hubby took xanax (alprazolam) to help him sleep, woke up with constant hiccups, barely walking strt, vomiting a lot. it's been two days now.

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Is sleep walking something you either do or not?

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Could a doc please explain sleep walking and why it occurs?

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Can you consciously control problems like night terrors or sleep walking?

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Can i hurt myself or the baby from sleep walking while on ambien (zolpidem)?

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I am prescribed 7.5mg zopiclone for 3 nights, is there any way to avoid the sleep walking/ sleep activities side effect? as i'm a bit worried about it

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How do i treat sleep walking?

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What is sleep walking caused by ?

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How do you diagnose sleep walking?

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