Is Excessive Sleepiness A Symptom Of Psd
Health Encyclopedia: Narcolepsy
Daytime sleep disorder
Symptoms
- Persistent drowsiness (hypersomnia -- excessive daytime sleepiness)
- Difficulty for a young adult to stay awake during classes or work
- A sudden, uncontrollable need to sleep during the day (sleep attack)
- May occur several times during a day
- Usually happens after eating, but may occur at any time
- Each sleep episode lasts about 15 minutes
- Awake and refreshed feeling after each episode
- Hallucinations, visua...
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...types of stimulants PROBLEMS WITH STAYING AWAKE Disorders of excessive sleepiness are called hypersomnias. These include: Sleep apnea Narcolepsy ... Read more »Insomnia: References
...26;166(12):1262-1268.Pack AI, Dinges DF, Gehrman PR, Staley B, Pack FM, Maislin G. Risk factors for excessive sleepiness in older adults. Ann Neurol. 2006 Jun;59(6):893-904.Sivertsen B, Omvik S,... Read more »Narcolepsy: References
...Wesnes KA, Walsh JK, Arora S, et al. The efficacy and safety of armodafinil as treatment for adults with excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy. Curr Med Res Opin.... Read more »Narcolepsy: Treatment
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...Significant increases or decreases in appetite, weight, or both4. Sleep disorders, either insomnia or excessive sleepiness, nearly every day5. Feelings of agitation or a sense of intense... Read more »
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