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Treatments for Narcolepsy

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Treatments for Narcolepsy

There is no cure for narcolepsy. But there are treatments that can help manage symptoms.

Narcolepsy is treated with one or both:

Lifestyle changes to ease daytime sleepiness

Medications to improve alertness and ease problems like sudden loss of muscle tone and strength

References

  • Narcolepsy. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/narcolepsy. Accessed April 25, 2022.
  • Narcolepsy. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. National Institutes of Health website. Available at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/narcolepsy. Accessed April 26, 2022.
  • Narcolepsy fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Narcolepsy-Fact-Sheet. Accessed April 25, 2022.

Contributors

  • Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
Last Updated:
2021-11-01

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