Mögliche Non-24-Schlaf-Wach-Rhythmusstörung?: Wiederherstellung der Arbeitsfähigkeit nach Behandlung mit Tasimelteon.

Background: We present a patient who sustained a complete loss of vision in 2010. He has suffered since then from symptoms of recurrent insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness, which repeatedly impaired his ability to work. Diagnostic procedures and treatment have so far been unsuccessful. Objectives: Diagnosis of a possible non-24-hour sleep wake rhythm disorder and effective treatment of this patient with the melatonin agonist tasimelteon are presented. Material and methods: Case report according to the medical file. Results: The symptoms improved under treatment with tasimelteon. Conclusions: Treatment with tasimelteon was successful; the patient was able to return to work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]