Note: "Hypersomnia should not be confused with narcolepsy. The latter condition involves" sudden sleepiness, associated with loss of muscle control.
most involved are: alcoholism, sleep apnea, drug use and certain medications, atypical depression, hypothyroidism, head injuries, particular diseases, psychosis, restless legs syndrome. . The most recurrent signs of hypersomnia include: anxiety, asthenia, panic attacks, increased sleep duration (14-18 hours a day), morning headache, confusion and disorientation, constant need to sleep, difficulty waking up after a long rest nocturnal, sexual difficulties, loss of appetite, restlessness.
PLEASE NOTE
The information on drugs against hypersomnia is not intended to replace the direct relationship between health professional and patient. The following are the drugs most used in therapy against hypersomnia; however, it is up to the doctor to choose the most suitable active ingredient and dosage for the patient, based on the severity of the disease, the state of health of the patient and his response to treatment. Therefore, in case you experience hypersomnia, it is very important to consult your doctor before taking any medications or products of any kind.
is synonymous with hypersomnia: occasional drowsiness phenomena during the day do not necessarily have to be treated pharmacologically, but the advice of the doctor or specialist is essential if the typical symptoms of hypersomnia are excessively frequent and disabling for the subject's daily activities.In general, patients suffering from hypersomnia tend to fall asleep in a much shorter time than those in "healthy dormitories": this apparently negligible factor is very important for medical diagnosis.
In any case, before taking drugs, the hypersomniac patient should implement some simple rules, useful for improving the quality of night sleep:
- Avoid working at night;
- Don't drink alcohol;
- Do not take drugs that could promote the disorder (when not essential);
- Always go to sleep at about the same time.
People suffering from hypersomnia should avoid certain jobs (eg those activities that involve the use of dangerous machinery or tools), in order not to harm themselves and others.
In any case, the therapy of idiopathic hypersomnia is similar to that of narcolepsy and can include the administration of active ingredients such as modafinil or solriamphetol.
In the event that hypersomnia is the result of other underlying diseases or conditions, their treatment is essential to help resolve the sleep disorder in question.
