Neurol. praxi. 2012;13(2):101-104

Excessive daytime sleepiness in Parkinson‘s disease

MUDr.Marek Baláž, Ph.D.^1,2, MUDr.Vilém Novák³

¹ 1. neurologická klinika LF MU ve FN u sv. Anny v Brně

² Výzkumná skupina Aplikované neurovědy, Středoevropský technologický institut, CEITEC MU, Brno

³ Centrum pro poruchy spánku a bdění &ndash, Klinika dětské neurologie FN Ostrava

Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is an important non-motor symptom that decreases the quality of life of patients with Parkinson‘s disease.

EDS limits the physical activity, ability to drive motor vehicles, worsens the social interactions and communication. The diagnosis of excessive

daytime is based on careful assessment of sleep habits, presence of nocturnal sleep disruptions, complete drug history and in some cases

polysomnography. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale provides a useful tool for evaluating the presence and severity of EDS. Appropriate diagnosis

of the EDS can lead to timely treatment initiation. Therapy is usually symptomatic and includes certain sleeping habits adjustments,

causal therapy is available for some patients. There are studies ongoing that assess the effect of the histamine receptors on EDS.

Keywords: excessive daytime sleepiness, Parkinson‘s disease

Published: April 23, 2012  Show citation