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A 27-year-old female 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?

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Dr. John Berryman
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Narcolepsy ?'s: Narcolepsy not affected by the medications mentioned, may require a psychological evaluation for less common causes.
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