May 14, 2008 Medication for Idiopathic Hypersomnia is approved in Israel The Pharmaceutical Administration has approved Provigil for the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Sleep Apnea and Shift Work Disorder
Dr. Itay Gal
Hundreds of Israelis suffer from Idiopathic Hypersomnia manifested by fatigue throughout the day, difficulty in maintaining wakefulness even after a long night sleep or after daytime naps.
Lately, the Israeli Ministry of Health has approved the marketing of Provigil for the purpose of providing solution for Idiopathic Insomnia as well.
This problem usually starts at adolescence. People suffering from Idiopathic Hypersomnia experience significant impairment in their quality of life, as well as difficulty in concentrating in all of their activities due to sleepiness, which is probably the result of dysfunction in their "biological clock"...
...Additional indication for the medication includes treating people suffering from Sleep Apnea Syndrome. The signs of this common syndrome are overweight, snoring, fatigue and sleepiness throughout the day. People suffering from this disorder experience cyclical interruptions during sleep causing short intervals of awakening from sleep without being aware of it. The number of awakenings from sleep can be dozens or even hundreds of times throughout the night...
...People suffering from Sleep Apnea are at increased risk for developing cardiovascular illness as well as being involved in road accidents and work-related accidents due to inadequate alertness. It is estimated that thousands of Israelis suffer from this problem and only few are diagnosed and treated. Treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach including weight loss, CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines, surgery and dental devices. Despite optimal treatment, some patients still suffer from excessive sleepiness throughout the day requiring medicinal treatment.... Medison Pharma's Press Release -
