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

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Yes: Adderall is a wake promoting drug in the amphetamine class - it does work for idiopathic hypersonic along with other drugs such as ritalin, (methylphenidate) dexedrine, pro vigil and nuvigil.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Glen Elliott answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

It might: Stimulants are often used to help treat disorders of excessive sleep. One potential difficulty is the possibility of becoming tolerant to the effects over time. I would recommend you seek out a sleep disorder clinic and let them guide in with respect to best treatment practices.

Answered 4/10/2016

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