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strapples Data Quality: 3 stars Sex: Male Age: 21y Condition: Rett Syndrome 4 additional condition(s) Quality of Life: Social: Mild Mental: Mild Physical: Severe I am: Very bad strapples ▼ First Symptom: 08/95 Dx: 09/11
chasmengr Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 5 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate chasmengr ▼ First Symptom: 08/07 Dx: 04/09
shep0454 Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 53 yrs Type: Secondary Progressive Sensation: Severe Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: moderate Walking: severe shep0454 ▼ First Symptom: 04/60 Dx: 11/10

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	3,450
Moderate	7,468
Mild	8,881
None	6,832

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)

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What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Solu-Medrol	3
Vyvanse	3
Ambien CR	3
Bupropion	3
Cymbalta	3
Dexedrine Spansule	2
Naproxen OTC	2
Rest	2
Trazodone	2
Sleep Study for Sleep Apnea	2
Handicap/Disability Parking Permit	2
Phentermine	2
No treatments	2
Carbidopa-Levodopa	2
Light Therapy (Phototherapy)	2
Acetyl L-Carnitine	2
Methylin ER	2
Modiodal	2
Regular sleep schedule	2
Unable to work	2
Mental Clarity Herbal Supplement	2
Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine ER	1
Eating sweets	1
Fluoxetine	1
Methylin	1
Lumboperitoneal shunt	1
Focalin	1
Mic B12 Plus Injection	1
CoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10)	1
Herbalmax Mood & Fatigue Formula	1

Last updated: May 19, 2013