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Night Terrors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

Night terrors are part of a sleep disorder that causes your child to wake up suddenly in fear. Your child does not remember the terror the next day. Night terrors are not the same as nightmares. Nightmares happen when your child is dreaming. Night terrors happen when your child is between being awake and asleep.

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

Call your child's doctor if:

Help your child prevent or manage night terrors:

Treatment options

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Follow up with your child's doctor as directed:

You may be asked to keep a sleep diary for your child. Bring the diary with you to follow up visits. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during visits.

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