Objective: To review efficacy, safety, and place in therapy of solriamfetol for management of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: PubMed (1966 to January 2021) was searched using the terms solriamfetol, JZP-110, ADX-N05 and Sunosi. Human studies published in peer-reviewed medical journals in English language were reviewed. Results: The efficacy and safety of solriamfetol has been reported in 2 phase II trials and 4 phase III trials (TONES 2, TONES 3, TONES 4, and TONES 5). Statistically significant improvements in the maintenance of wakefulness test were reported with solriamfetol 150 mg and 300 mg vs placebo in participants with narcolepsy (7.65- to 10.14-minute difference from placebo). In subjects with OSA, statistically significant improvements in maintenance of wakefulness test difference from placebo were also observed in those taking solriamfetol 75 mg, 150 mg, or 300 mg vs placebo (4.5- to 12.8-minute difference from placebo). Statistically significant reductions in Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores were also reported in phase III trials in subjects with narcolepsy or OSA taking solriamfetol vs placebo (ranging from − 4.7 to − 1.9 difference from placebo). Common adverse events in reported in phase III trials were headache, nausea, decreased appetite, anxiety, dry mouth, and diarrhea. Solriamfetol appears to have a reduced risk for drug interactions and fewer adverse effects compared to other agents available for management of EDS in patients with narcolepsy and OSA. Conclusions: Solriamfetol is an effective option for management of EDS in patients with narcolepsy and OSA.
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