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Sudden, uncontrollable sleepiness.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder that can cause overwhelming daytime sleepiness and, in some patients, symptoms such as cataplexy, sleep paralysis, or vivid dream-like experiences around sleep.
Narcolepsy care includes symptom review, diagnostic testing when indicated, medication planning, and long-term monitoring to improve daytime alertness and function.
Symptoms & Treatment
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Common Symptoms
- Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
- Sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by emotion (cataplexy)
- Sleep paralysis
- Hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations
- Disrupted nighttime sleep
- Automatic behaviors
Treatment Options
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) for diagnosis
- Wakefulness-promoting medications
- Sodium oxybate therapy
- Scheduled napping strategies
- Lifestyle and safety counseling
- Ongoing medication management