An Update on the Misuse and Abuse Potential of Pharmacological Treatments for Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

Purpose of Review All medications currently approved for the treatment of central disorders of hypersomnolence, with the exception of pitolisant, are scheduled substances. There is a perceived and real potential for misuse and abuse of traditional stimulants and sodium oxybate, with generally less concern for modafinil. Pitolisant and solriamfetol are newer approved agents with unique pharmacological profiles. In our paper, we aim to review the misuse and abuse potential of new and existing treatments for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Recent Findings Available preclinical, clinical, and post-marketing surveillance data on pitolisant, solriamfetol, and modafinil suggest that these agents have a very low potential for misuse and abuse. Agents that have high potential for misuse, specifically stimulants and sodium oxybate, most likely carry lower risks when used to treat narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia compared to risks of misuse in the general population or among other neuropsychiatric conditions. Summary Approved therapies for central disorders of hypersomnolence carry low yet varying risks for misuse and abuse. Further studies in patients diagnosed with central disorders of hypersomnolence are required to comprehensively assess the misuse and abuse potential of these therapeutic agents..

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:8

Enthalten in:

Current sleep medicine reports - 8(2022), 4 vom: 19. Sept., Seite 147-159

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ngo, Quang [VerfasserIn]
Plante, David T. [VerfasserIn]

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Abuse liability
Addiction
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Narcolepsy
Substance abuse

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10.1007/s40675-022-00227-4

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OLC2133155848