How does one treat sleep disorders in holoprosencephaly?
Many of our children diagnosed with HPE have difficulty sleeping. Chloral Hydrate has helped several of these children. Some parents report that dizaepam (Valium) also helps. These medications may become habit forming and after a prolonged use may lose their effectiveness. There is a non-narcotic alternative called Melatonin. We would recommend that you consult your doctor before using any of these medications.
