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PAD Profile : Melatonin - Parkinson's disease Important

Keywords :
RBD, rapid eye movement disorder, PD, REM
Brand Names Include :
Circadin
Important Information :
Rapid eye movement disorder.

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Blue
Important
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Important Information :
Generic 2mg MR tablets.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
BNF NICE SPC
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Documents :

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Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
01 June 2022
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Clonazepam or melatonin (generic 2mg MR tablets) may be considered to treat rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) in people with Parkinson's Disease and sleep disturbance (unlicensed use).

A medicines review should first be undertaken to address any possible pharmacological causes.

Clonazepam or melatonin for this condition should only be initiated on request from a Parkinson's specialist

Associated BNF Codes

04. Central Nervous System
04.01.01. Hypnotics
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