Neurol. praxi. 2011;12(2):114-119

Excessive daytime sleepiness and its treatment

MUDr.Vilém Novák, MUDr.Marie Kunčíková
Centrum pro poruchy spánku a bdění FN Ostrava

Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is defined as the inability to stay awake and alert during the usual awake period of the day with

unintended episodes of drowsiness and/or sleep. EDS increases the risk of accidents and errors and may also be a symptom of serious

underlying disease. Diagnosis is based on patient history and paraclinical examinations, particularly polysomnography. If possible, the

treatment of EDS consists in removing the cause. When causal treatment is not possible or sufficiently effective, it is advisable to use

psychostimulants. Most psychostimulants enhance the activity of the adrenergic system in the CNS.

Keywords: psychostimulants, excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy

Published: June 1, 2011  Show citation

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