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78 Year Old Woman Who Talks Out Loudly During Sleep.
Question: 78 year old woman who talks out loudly during sleep. Keeps repeating the same words. She is taking vimpat and eliquis. Recently was taken off Zoloft.
Brief Answer:
Probably sleep talking syndrome, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms seem to be related to sleep talking.
Sleep talking may be caused by stress, depression or sleep deprivation.
Another possible cause in this case can be taken off Zoloft.
Zoloft is an antidepressant medication with sedative effects.
So, I would recommend to consult your doctor about using Zoloft again.
No other treatment is required.
I also suggest following regular sleep schedule and getting adequate amounts of sleep.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably sleep talking syndrome, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms seem to be related to sleep talking.
Sleep talking may be caused by stress, depression or sleep deprivation.
Another possible cause in this case can be taken off Zoloft.
Zoloft is an antidepressant medication with sedative effects.
So, I would recommend to consult your doctor about using Zoloft again.
No other treatment is required.
I also suggest following regular sleep schedule and getting adequate amounts of sleep.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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