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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.
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Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modafinil | 119 | 2% |  |
| Naps | 43 | 1% | |
| Amantadine | 19 | 0% | |
| Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine | 18 | 0% | |
| Methylphenidate | 12 | 0% | |
| Nuvigil | 12 | 0% | |
| Zolpidem | 6 | 0% | |
| Caffeine | 5 | 0% | |
| Relaxation Techniques | 5 | 0% | |
| Vitamin B | 5 | 0% | |
| CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure | 4 | 0% | |
| Bupropion | 2 | 0% | |
| Clonazepam | 2 | 0% | |
| Light Therapy (Phototherapy) | 2 | 0% | |
| Dexedrine Spansule | 1 | 0% | |
| Diazepam | 1 | 0% | |
| Duloxetine | 1 | 0% | |
| Focalin | 1 | 0% | |
| Folic Acid | 1 | 0% | |
| Gabapentin | 1 | 0% | |
| Handicapped parking permit | 1 | 0% | |
| Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection | 1 | 0% | |
| Melatonin | 1 | 0% | |
| No Treatments | 1 | 0% | |
| Omega 3 Fish Oil | 1 | 0% | |
| Oxygen Therapy | 1 | 0% | |
| Sertraline | 1 | 0% | |
| Vitamin B Complex | 1 | 0% | |
| Walking | 1 | 0% | |
Report created on November 08, 2009.