This disorder is similar to narcolepsy. However, symptoms can be more chronic and more subtle, and adjunct symptoms of narcolepsy (e.g., cataplexy, sleep paralysis, dream hallucinations) do not occur.

Treatments for ideopathic hypersomnolence

Treatment can be quite similar to how narcolepsy is treated: a combination of medication and lifestyle treatments.

NOTE: Sleep health information discussed at this website is for educational purposes. Each
            individual is different and may have varying symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
            If you are having sleep health problems, obtain professional medical advice.

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