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Hypnic jerk at night? Which medication
I get hypnic jerk at night during sleeping time since 10 days which disturbs my sleep and also have anxiety issues and tingling in head since few months. I went to two doctors neurologist today and one prescribed lonazep 0.5mg ( clonazepam) and other prescribed sensival 25mg( Nortriptyline 25mg) . Am confused now which is better for my treatment. Are they addictive and have withdrawal symptoms ?
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Hypnic jerks are normal variation. No need for any treatment if it’s not bothersome. Try relaxation methods and avoid over stimulation prior to bed time. If it’s not controlled, then the above medications can be given for a short duration.
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Hypnic Jerks are usually physiological but it can cause anxiety
Both doctors have advised as anti- anxiety measures
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