Hypersomnias are conditions characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep duration. Narcolepsy, the best-known form, combines irresistible sleep attacks with other specific symptoms. Our centre performs the wakefulness tests (MWT, MSLT) required for diagnosis.
Symptoms
Excessive daytime sleepiness despite sufficient sleep
Irresistible sleep attacks
Cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone)
Sleep paralysis
Hypnagogic hallucinations
Fragmented nocturnal sleep
Treatments
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Wakefulness-promoting agents (modafinil, methylphenidate)2
Specific treatment for cataplexy3
Lifestyle adjustments and scheduled naps4
Tailored occupational health supportWhen to consult ?
If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness that is not explained by insufficient sleep.
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