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Written by Mike Wong

Updated at May 27th, 2025

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● RBD = REM sleep behavior disorder.

● Trial SSRI to help correct sleep cycle:

○ First line SSRI: lexapro or zoloft.

■ If you need something activating, and makes you more alert during the day, then use prozac in the morning.

■ If you need something that causes sleepiness at night, trial paxil at night time.

● Melatonin 2-3mg one hour before bedtime and increase by 2-3mg up to 10mg for effectiveness.

● Clonazepam 0.25mg 2-3 hours before bedtime, inc by 0.25mg up to 1-2mg at bedtime. Counsel can decrease cognition (try to avoid)

Version: YT 1/2025

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