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I take clonazepam nightly for rem sleep disorder. i only take .25 and was taking .5. id like to not take it someday. anyway, i am having trouble sleeping again. can i drink chamomile tea or will it interact? i dont want to increase clonazepam?

Q: i take clonazepam nightly for rem sleep disorder. i only take .25 and was taking .5. id like to not take it someday. anyway, i am having trouble sleeping again. can i drink chamomile tea or will it interact? i dont want to increase clonazepam?

: If you do possess a true REM sleep disorder, this can be a precursor to Parkinson's disease, Lewy Body disease, or MSA. Clonazepam is NOT my first choice. Instead, melatonin. See a neurological movement disorder specialist ASAP, and get a second opinion. No problem with chamomile tea.

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If you do possess a true REM sleep disorder, this can be a precursor to Parkinson's disease, Lewy Body disease, or MSA. Clonazepam is NOT my first choice. Instead, melatonin. See a neurological movement disorder specialist ASAP, and get a second opinion. No problem with chamomile tea.

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Answered 12/29/2022

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A member asked:

I take clonazepam nightly for rem sleep disorder. i only take .25 and was taking .5. id like to not take it someday. anyway, i am having trouble sleeping again. can i drink chamomile tea or will it interact? i dont want to increase clonazepam?

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