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Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) Symptom Report
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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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What we've learned
Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modafinil | 83 | 2% |  |
| Naps | 15 | 0% | |
| Amantadine | 9 | 0% | |
| Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine | 8 | 0% | |
| Caffeine | 6 | 0% | |
| Methylphenidate | 4 | 0% | |
| Clonazepam | 3 | 0% | |
| CPAP | 3 | 0% | |
| Relaxation Techniques | 3 | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) | 3 | 0% | |
| Duloxetine | 2 | 0% | |
| Light Therapy | 2 | 0% | |
| Zolpidem | 2 | 0% | |
| Betaseron | 1 | 0% | |
| Botox | 1 | 0% | |
| Bupropion | 1 | 0% | |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa | 1 | 0% | |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa CR | 1 | 0% | |
| CoQ10 | 1 | 0% | |
| Diazepam | 1 | 0% | |
| Focalin | 1 | 0% | |
| Folic Acid | 1 | 0% | |
| Gabapentin | 1 | 0% | |
| Handicapped parking permit | 1 | 0% | |
| Interferon beta 1a | 1 | 0% | |
| Kalawalla | 1 | 0% | |
| Melatonin | 1 | 0% | |
| Methylprednisolone | 1 | 0% | |
| No Treatments | 1 | 0% | |
| Omega Fatty Acids | 1 | 0% | |
| Oxygen | 1 | 0% | |
| Selegiline | 1 | 0% | |
| Sertraline | 1 | 0% | |
| Vitamin B Complex | 1 | 0% | |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 1 | 0% | |
| Walking | 1 | 0% | |