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What is idiopathic hypersomnia?

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Sleeping too much: Idiopathic hypersomnia defines a condition in which a person may sleep too much without a known cause.

Dr Nguyen and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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Too sleepy: The words mean we do not know why you are so sleepy.

Dr Harris agreed

Answered 12/13/2012

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I have had idiopathic hypersomnia for years. OSA negative. Was prescribed Nuvigil, insurance denied it. Am on 20 mg Adderall, (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) but still fall asleep during the day for HOURS. Wake up feeling awful-HELP?

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I have peripheral neuropathy. Prescribed Vitamin D. How long before I see results? History of idiopathic hypersomnia, stroke, heart attack +. Age48

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I have idiopathic hypersomnia that has been resistant to all treatment (stimulants- IR/ER Ritalin & Adderall, Nuvigil & Provigil, Wellbutrin, caffeine, diet/exercise etc.Anyone have positive experience with flumazenil, sodium oxybate, or pitolisant?

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I'm wondering if there is a connection between Fibromyalgia, Idiopathic Hypersomnia with Long Sleep, and Double Vision. It got me curious when the eye doctor was explaining how the double vision was in the brain and they don't know what causes it, etc.

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Does Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) work for idiopathic hypersomnia?

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