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Living with Hypersomnia

Treatments

Medications- Narcolepsy drugs (amphetamine, methylphenidate, and modafinil). They make them feel more awake.

Home Care

-having a regular sleeping schedule

-no drugs or alcohol

-high nutrient diet to maintain energy levels.

Causes of Hypersomnia

  • Not getting enough sleep at night
  • Being overweight
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • A head injury or a neurological disease
  • Prescription drugs, such as tranquilizers or antihistamines
  • Genetics
  • Depression

Hypersomnia, which means either excessive daytime sleepiness or excessive time spent sleeping, is a condition in which a person has trouble staying awake during the day.

People who have hypersomnia can fall asleep at any time. for example, at work or while they're driving.

They may also have other sleep related problems, like lack of energy and trouble thinking clearly.

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/hypersomnia

http://www.medicinenet.com/hypersomnia/article.htm

Hypersomnia

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