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Should stimulants such as ritalin (methylphenidate) and adderal should be used to treat sleeping disorders?
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For some: They can be used to treat narcolepsy and residual symptoms of sleep apnea (after CPAP or other treatments have been optimized). Only a sleep study can accurately diagnose these conditions and use of stimulants prior to the test can interfer with making a diagnosis.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Narcolepsy: Ritalin (methylphenidate) can be used to treat narcolepsy, a sleep disorder. It can be used for fatigue due to sleep disorders.
Answered 5/22/2015
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