How is narcolepsy treated?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:There is no cure for narcolepsy—yet—but you can manage it. For example, you may learn by keeping a journal that you experience cataplexy (sudden muscle tone loss) more often after an emotional moment, or that eating a heavy meal always causes an unplanned nap. Medications may also help.There is no cure for narcolepsy—yet—but you can manage it. For example, you may learn by keeping a journal that you experience cataplexy (sudden muscle tone loss) more often after an emotional moment, or that eating a heavy meal... More -
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered:The treatment for narcolepsy usually involves taking medications to reduce sleepiness during the day and in those who have cataplexy, other medications to prevent cataplexy. The medications to prevent sleep during the day are a group of medicines called stimulants that includes Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine, Provigil and others. Cataplexy is usually treated with antidepressant medications that repress REM (dreaming) sleep such as Tofranil, Norpramin, Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThe treatment for narcolepsy usually involves taking medications to reduce sleepiness during the day and in those who have cataplexy, other medications to prevent cataplexy. The medications to prevent sleep during the day are a group of medicines... More
