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Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) Symptom 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. Read more...Click to read more below


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Symptom Severities

Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) severity pie chart

Treatments Patients Take For Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)

Treatments Patients Take For Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
33 9% Modafinil: 9%
8 2% Methylphenidate: 2%
7 2% Coffee: 2%
7 2% Naps: 2%
6 2% Caffeine: 2%
5 1% Nuvigil: 1%
2 1% Amantadine: 1%
1 0% 5-Hour Energy: 0%
1 0% TRX Suspension Training: 0%

Report created on November 23, 2009.