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Current Evaluation and Management of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 December 2014

M. I. Boulos  and
B. J. Murray
M. I. Boulos
Affiliation:
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
B. J. Murray*
Affiliation:
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
*
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave - Room M1-600, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada.
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Excessive daytime sleepiness has significant impact on neurological function, and has societal implications. Sleepiness is a common feature of many neurological conditions. A careful history will often reveal one of many common causes of excessive daytime sleepiness and suggest appropriate treatment. Neurophysiological testing can provide objective assessment. Behavioural management is an important first step in management. Treatment of common concurrent sleep disorders is also essential. Currently available medications can further symptomatically improve function in many individuals. The strongest evidence base is for the treatment of narcolepsy - a prototype disorder of excessive daytime sleepiness. Currently used medications include modafinil, stimulants, and sodium oxybate amongst others. This review discusses important features in the diagnosis of daytime sleepiness in adults, and outlines a treatment approach. Further evidence-based information about the management of this common problem is essential.

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Review Article
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Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 37 , Issue 2 , March 2010 , pp. 167 - 176
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Copyright © The Canadian Journal of Neurological 2010

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