Idiopathic hypersomnia
- Promote wakefulness + protect sleep schedule
- Low-sodium oxybate is FDA-approved
- Modafinil is a common first pharmacologic choice
- Stimulants can be used when needed
- Treat sleep deprivation/OSA before labeling residual sleepiness
- Monitor driving safety and cardiovascular effects
Use at a glance
- Promote wakefulness + protect sleep schedule
Practical pearls
- Treat sleep deprivation/OSA before labeling residual sleepiness
Other practical pearls
- Low-sodium oxybate is FDA-approved
- Modafinil is a common first pharmacologic choice
Choosing treatment
- Stimulants can be used when needed
Monitoring / follow-up
- Monitor driving safety and cardiovascular effects
Self-check
- What should be treated before labeling residual hypersomnia?
Sleep deprivation/OSA. - What safety issues are monitored in idiopathic hypersomnia?
Driving safety and cardiovascular effects.
Drugs used for this (3)
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