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Initial treatment is aimed at providing symptomatic relief.
Benzodiazepines are the first line of treatment, and high doses are often required.
A test dose of 1 – 2 mg of intramuscular lorazepam will often result in marked improvement within half an hour.
In France, zolpidem has also been used in diagnosis, and response may occur within the same time period.
Ultimately the underlying cause needs to be treated.
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