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Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) Report
Daytime Sleepiness, or "somnolence" makes people feel compelled to nap repeatedly during the day, often at inappropriate times such as at work, during a meal, or in conversation. These daytime naps usually provide no relief from symptoms.
What we've learned from patients who report Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
2,911 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
6,380 |  |
|
Mild
|
7,786 |  |
|
None
|
6,061 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provigil | 307 |  |
|
| Nuvigil | 103 | |
|
| Naps | 94 | |
|
| Amantadine | 51 | |
|
| Modafinil | 39 | |
|
| Ritalin | 33 | |
|
| Adderall | 26 | |
|
| Caffeine | 21 | |
|
| Adderall XR | 18 | |
|
| Concerta | 10 | |
|
| Coffee | 10 | |
|
| CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure | 9 | |
|
| Ambien | 8 | |
|
| Relaxation Techniques | 7 | |
|
| Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine | 7 | |
|
| Xyrem | 6 | |
|
| Amphetamine Salts | 6 | |
|
| Vitamin B | 6 | |
|
| Ritalin SR | 5 | |
|
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 4 | |
|
| Melatonin | 4 | |
|
| Clonazepam | 4 | |
|
| Ambien CR | 3 | |
|
| Cymbalta | 3 | |
|
| Solu-Medrol | 3 | |
|
| Methylphenidate | 3 | |
|
| Dextroamphetamine | 3 | |
|
| Not Driving | 3 | |
|
| Armodafinil | 3 | |
|
| Light Therapy (Phototherapy) | 3 | |
Report created on February 12, 2012.