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What Is Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder distinguished by extreme daytime drowsiness & sudden attacks of sleep. Individuals with this health condition frequently find it extremely challenging to stay awake for long periods, regardless of the circumstances. The disorder can ultimately induce serious disruptions in your daily routine. Narcoleptic individuals may feel relaxed after waking up but then feel extremely sleepy throughout much of the day. Many patients diagnosed with this sleep disorder also experience uneven & interrupted sleep that can involve waking up repeatedly during the night [1].
Occasionally, narcolepsy can be linked to a sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), which can be caused by strong emotions. The disorder accompanied by cataplexy is dubbed type 1 narcolepsy, while that without cataplexy is called type 2 narcolepsy.
Narcolepsy Treatments
Unfortunately, there’s no known cure for narcolepsy at the moment. However, the good news is that some medicines can aid you in managing the signs of the disorder. Such drugs include fluoxetine (Prozac), Nuvigil (armodafinil), Provigil(modafinil), imipramine (Tofranil), methylphenidate (Ritalin), and Xyrem (sodium oxybate), among others. With these meds, you can function during the day without any narcolepsy problems. Though they don’t fully get rid of narcolepsy and you may still have sleep attacks, you’ll certainly feel much better than before.
Although all the mentioned meds are equally potent and effective, modafinil, as well as its younger brother armodafinil, is remarkably the safest and most effective remedy for narcolepsy. Modafinil is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat this sleep disorder [2]. As a potent eugeroic, it eliminates fatigue & the desire to sleep, thus boosting productivity at work. As a nootropic used by healthy people, it offers various benefits, including increased alertness & focus, improved memory, heightened energy levels, etc. The drug is safe and well-tolerated if used as prescribed. It has a minimal risk of side effects, low potential for addiction, and most importantly, a long duration of action (up to 12+ hours).
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By Dr. Shabiullah SyyedWhat Is Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder distinguished by extreme daytime drowsiness & sudden attacks of sleep. Individuals with this health condition frequently find it extremely challenging to stay awake for long periods, regardless of the circumstances. The disorder can ultimately induce serious disruptions in your daily routine. Narcoleptic individuals may feel relaxed after waking up but then feel extremely sleepy throughout much of the day. Many patients diagnosed with this sleep disorder also experience uneven & interrupted sleep that can involve waking up repeatedly during the night [1].
Occasionally, narcolepsy can be linked to a sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), which can be caused by strong emotions. The disorder accompanied by cataplexy is dubbed type 1 narcolepsy, while that without cataplexy is called type 2 narcolepsy.
Narcolepsy Treatments
Unfortunately, there’s no known cure for narcolepsy at the moment. However, the good news is that some medicines can aid you in managing the signs of the disorder. Such drugs include fluoxetine (Prozac), Nuvigil (armodafinil), Provigil(modafinil), imipramine (Tofranil), methylphenidate (Ritalin), and Xyrem (sodium oxybate), among others. With these meds, you can function during the day without any narcolepsy problems. Though they don’t fully get rid of narcolepsy and you may still have sleep attacks, you’ll certainly feel much better than before.
Although all the mentioned meds are equally potent and effective, modafinil, as well as its younger brother armodafinil, is remarkably the safest and most effective remedy for narcolepsy. Modafinil is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat this sleep disorder [2]. As a potent eugeroic, it eliminates fatigue & the desire to sleep, thus boosting productivity at work. As a nootropic used by healthy people, it offers various benefits, including increased alertness & focus, improved memory, heightened energy levels, etc. The drug is safe and well-tolerated if used as prescribed. It has a minimal risk of side effects, low potential for addiction, and most importantly, a long duration of action (up to 12+ hours).