Medicines · Stimulants. Medicines that stimulate the central nervous system are the main treatment to help people with narcolepsy stay awake during the day.

If necessary, a GP or specialist may prescribe a type of medicine known as a stimulant, such as modafinil, pitolisant or solriamfetol. These medicines stimulate ...

Modafinil, a very effective and popular medication for reducing sleepiness in narcolepsy, now comes in two forms: 1) the original formulation (Provigil or ...

Apr 29, 2024 ... Modafinil — Modafinil is a first-line pharmacologic therapy for narcolepsy because it provides good control of sleepiness, is generally well ...

Oct 12, 2024 ... How to Find the Best Narcolepsy Medication for You · Medications for Narcolepsy · Stimulants · Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) · Antidepressants.

Jan 18, 2024 ... Medications for Narcolepsy · Stimulants such as Modafinil (Provigil) and armodafinil (Nuvigil). · Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) and ...

Treatments usually start with medications, but changes to your daily routine and lifestyle can also help. In general, narcolepsy responds well to treatment, ...

Dec 22, 2023 ... Treatment involves both behavioral approaches and medications. A combination of therapies frequently decreases excessive daytime sleepiness.

Jan 4, 2017 ... Sodium oxybate. Sodium oxybate has also been identified as the best available medication for improving quality of nighttime sleep. Although it ...

May 2, 2024 ... In narcolepsy, changes in the brain disrupt how sleep works. As a result, REM sleep is irregular and often begins within minutes after falling ...