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In Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH)

Good sleep outweighs more sleep

People with IH, a sleep disorder different from narcolepsy and other sleep conditions, can struggle to get out of bed in the morning and stay awake throughout the day despite getting plenty of sleep each night.1

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IH IS A DISTINCT SLEEP DISORDER WITH A SPECIFIC SET OF SYMPTOMS

IH is classified in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 3rd Edition, Text Revision (ICSD-III-TR), as a central disorder of hypersomnolence with distinct diagnostic criteria and clinical features, including , , cognitive impairment, long unrefreshing naps and prolonged sleep time.1-3

There are key symptoms to look for when diagnosing and managing IH.1

KNOW THE 5 KEY SYMPTOMS

The IH burden that begins upon awakening

Debilitating . Endless exhaustion. A risk to themselves and others. For many, the burden of IH goes far beyond excessive daytime sleepiness () and living daily life can be a struggle.1-4

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AN OPTION FOR TREATING IH

There is an FDA-approved treatment for IH that may be right for your patients.

GET TREATMENT INFO

See clinical publications on IH, including results from a study
on impairment in functioning and quality of life in patients with IH.5

References:

  1. American Academy of Sleep Medicine. International Classification of Sleep Disorders. 3rd ed, Text Revision. Darien, IL: American Academy of Sleep Medicine; 2023.
  2. Trotti LM, Ong JC, Plante DT, Murray CF, King R, Bliwise DL. Disease symptomatology and response to treatment in people with idiopathic hypersomnia: initial data from the Hypersomnia Foundation registry. Sleep Med. 2020;75:343-349.
  3. Vernet C, Leu-Semenescu S, Buzare MA, Arnulf I. Subjective symptoms in idiopathic hypersomnia: beyond excessive sleepiness. J Sleep Res. 2010;19(4):525-534.
  4. Pizza F, Jaussent I, Lopez R, et al. Car crashes and central disorders of hypersomnolence: a French study. PLoS One. 2015;10(6):e0129386.
  5. Stevens J, Schneider LD, Husain AM, et al. Impairment in Functioning and Quality of Life in Patients with Idiopathic Hypersomnia: The Real World Idiopathic Hypersomnia Outcomes Study (ARISE). Nat Sci Sleep. 2023;15:593-606.

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