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What medications are good for hypersomnia?
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Stimulants: Primary or idiopathic hypersomnia is treated with stimulants such as the ones used for the treatment of ADD as well as other meds like Nuvigil ,
Answered 5/7/2016
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Many: Any of the psychostimulants: Adderall, Methylphenadate, Dexedrene, Vyvanse, (lisdexamfetamine) Stratttera or Nuvigil or Provigil.
Answered 12/17/2014
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