Phenprobamate as a Rare Cause of Hypersomnia: A Case Report

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Yildiz B., ASLAN KARA K.

JOURNAL OF TURKISH SLEEP MEDICINE-TURK UYKU TBB DERGISI, vol.9, no.1, pp.85-88, 2022 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/jtsm.galenos.2021.40412
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF TURKISH SLEEP MEDICINE-TURK UYKU TBB DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.85-88
  • Keywords: Excessive daytime sleepiness, hypersomnia, sleep, muscle relaxant, OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP-APNEA, DAYTIME SLEEPINESS
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a common complaint encountered in clinical practice. Numerous etiological factors require investigation in patients who present with EDS, including those that can be resolved via simple recommendations. This study reports a case of a 70-year-old man presenting with EDS. The possible etiological causes and diagnostic steps from sleep interrogation to the results with regard to previous literature was discussed. The side effects and mechanisms of drugs should be investigated for direct or indirect central effects in elderly individuals.