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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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Narcolepsy ?'s: Narcolepsy not affected by the medications mentioned, may require a psychological evaluation for less common causes.

Answered 2/18/2020

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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