When the cause of a medical condition is unknown, then the treatment of the condition generally focuses on all the causes that might be associated with it. 

If a physician is trying to treat hypersomnia, then the person with the condition will probably be prescribed a medication such as: bromocriptin, levodopa, clonidine, and also anti-depressants. Two of the newest medications that are out in the market today are Xyrem and Provigil. 

After several studies, many researchers believe that it is best to treat hypothalamus when trying to treat this medical condition. Many European studies, the physicians have concluded hypothalamus is a key to helping maintain a person in a wakeful state. With several cases of the hypothalamic tumor, there has been links that cause hypersomnia. 

If a person is suffering from hypersomnia, no matter what the cause might be, they should try to avoid the usage of alcohol and also caffeine.