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Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathic
Treatment
Idiopathic hypersomnia is usually treated with stimulant medications such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, and modafinil. These drugs may not work as well for this condition as they do for narcolepsy.
Important lifestyle changes that can help ease symptoms and prevent injury include:
- Avoiding alcohol and medications that can make the condition worse
- Avoiding operating motor vehicles or using...
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Idiopathic hypersomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathicSymptomsSymptoms often develop slowly during adolescence or young... Read more »
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Idiopathic hypersomnia is sleeping too much (hypersomnia) without an obvious cause. It is different from narcolepsy, because idiopathic hypersomnia... Read more »
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypersomnia - idiopathic; Drowsiness - idiopathic; Somnolence - idiopathicPreventionReferencesConsens FB, Chervin RD. Sleep Disorders. In: Goetz, CG,... Read more »
Narcolepsy: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Narcolepsy is considered a primary hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness) condition. Primary means the condition is not caused by another disease. The... Read more »
Drowsiness
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleepiness - during the day; Hypersomnia; SomnolenceReferencesMorgenthaler T, Kramer M, Alessi C, Friedman L, Boehlecke B, Brown T, et al. Practice... Read more »
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