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[[ Excessive Sleepiness

Do you feel tired even when you have had enough sleep? Do you often feel like you just don't have the energy to do the things you need to do?

Everyone gets sleepy from time to time, but if sleepiness is keeping you from doing the things you need to do on a daily basis, you may be suffering from excessive sleepiness, a common and often serious symptom of several sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, OSA and SWSD. If you think you may have excessive sleepiness, talk to your doctor.

What is excessive sleepiness?

Excessive sleepiness is when you feel unusually sleepy, such as having a really strong urge to doze off or nap at times when you want to be fully alert and awake. People with excessive sleepiness may feel as if they just don't have the energy to do the things they need to on a daily basis, such as spending time with their family or performing duties at work.

It is not uncommon for people suffering from excessive sleepiness to complain of:

* Tiredness
* Fatigue
* Difficulty concentrating or paying attention
* Low motivation

If you experience any of these symptoms, despite adequate sleep, you may be suffering from excessive sleepiness resulting from a sleep disorder.

How many people experience excessive sleepiness?

If you think you may be suffering from excessive sleepiness, you are not alone. It is estimated that as many as 1 out of every 10 Americans is affected by excessive sleepiness.

What are the consequences of excessive sleepiness?

Excessive sleepiness can have a negative impact on a person's daily life. People with excessive sleepiness often have problems concentrating and performing daily tasks at work and at home. For many people, excessive sleepiness can be misinterpreted as laziness or not having the capacity to learn. Excessive sleepiness can also have a negative impact on a person's relationship with his or her family, coworkers, and friends.

For more information on the consequences of excessive sleepiness, visit www.sleepfoundation.org.

Unfortunately, many people with excessive sleepiness don't talk to their doctor about their symptoms. If excessive sleepiness is interfering with your daily life, talk to your doctor. You may have a sleep disorder causing your excessive sleepiness. If so, there are treatment options available.

Note: PROVIGIL is only for excessive sleepiness associated with certain sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome and shift work sleep disorder. Talk to your doctor to see if PROVIGIL is right for you.

PROVIGIL is now indicated to improve wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome and shift work sleep disorder. ]]

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