Treatment of Huntington's Disease with Sleep Disorder: Insomnia, Difficulties Falling Asleep, and Early Awakenings

Clinical Scenario

Sleep disorders are common in Huntington's disease. They may present as difficulties in falling asleep and/or early awakenings in the middle of the night followed by insomnia — a recognised comorbidity that requires targeted management alongside the primary neurodegenerative condition.

Treatment Approach (partial)

When lifestyle strategies are insufficient, pharmacological options can be considered — with the choice and duration of treatment guided by dependency risk and the specific pattern of sleep disturbance. The complete structured regimen is available in the full protocol.

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References

DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00710

Sleep disorders are common in HD.
They may present as difficulties in falling asleep and/or early awakenings in the middle of the night followed by insomnia.
When lifestyle strategies are ineffective to treat insomnia, prescribing a hypnotic may be suggested for a short duration to avoid the risk of drug dependence.

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