How can sleepwalking be treated?
Usually, no specific treatments for sleepwalking are needed. Most children outgrow sleepwalking. If your child sleepwalks for a long time, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may want to look at the problem more closely. Some medicines can be used to treat sleepwalking. Your doctor may recommend you keep a “sleep diary” for your child to record the times when your child sleepwalks. Waking your child about 15 minutes before he or she usually sleepwalks can sometimes solve the problem. Talk to your family doctor before you begin this method of treatment.