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There is no known cure for narcolepsy. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. Lifestyle adjustments and learning to cope with the emotional and other effects of the disorder may improve functioning in work and social activities. [read article]
Treatment News for Narcolepsy
- Researcher IDs Narcolepsy as Autoimmune Disease
MONDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Stanford University researchers say they have determined that the...
Tests for Narcolepsy
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Polysomnography is a sleep study. A sleep study monitors you as you sleep, or try to sleep. There are two states of sleep: Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep; Non-... More
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An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test to detect problems in the electrical activity of the brain. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Multiple Sleep Latency Test
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Prescribed Medications for Narcolepsy
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MODAFINIL (moe DAF i nil) is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by certain sleep disorders. This includes narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disor... More
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METHYLPHENIDATE (meth il FEN i date) is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat narcolepsy. More
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DEXTROAMPHETAMINE (dex troe am FET a meen) is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may also be used for narcolepsy. Federal law prohibi... More
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SODIUM OXYBATE (SOE dee um OX i bate) is used to treat excessive sleepiness and cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy. Cataplexy causes a sudden muscle weakness due... More
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AMPHETAMINE; DEXTROAMPHETAMINE(am FET a meen; dex troe am FET a meen) is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may also be used for narc... More
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Self Care for Narcolepsy
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Tips for losing weight with exercise More
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Lifestyle Modification
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Alcohol Abstinence
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Avoid Smoking
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