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I have successfully treated narcolepsy (take provigil, xyrem). about a year ago, i suddenly developed severe chronic insomnia. what could cause this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Have you had a : Comprehensive sleep medicine evaluation with polysomnogram since this change in sleep? If not, doing so may provide the information you seek. Take care.

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Answered 6/12/2017

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Insomnia: Check the time and amount of Provigil that you take identify other stressors try Ambien (zolpidem) short term or increase xyrem also cbti has good results.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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A member asked:

I have successfully treated narcolepsy (take provigil, xyrem). about a year ago, i suddenly developed severe chronic insomnia. what could cause this?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

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