Effects Of Narcolepsy
Health Encyclopedia: Narcolepsy
Daytime sleep disorder
Treatment
There is no known cure for narcolepsy. Treatment is aimed at control of the symptoms.
Lifestyle adjustments and learning to cope with the emotional and other effects of the disorder may improve functioning in work and social activities. Planned naps can help regulate daytime sleep and reduce the number of unplanned, sudden sleep attacks. It is important to tell teachers and supervisors about this condition so that those a...
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Expert & Community Posts
Living With Narcolepsy
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...symptoms of narcolepsy. However, many times the side effects of these drugs are worse than the... Read more »
05/14/07 #6 - Worse and worse headaches, Provigil, sleep issues?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...Effexor for anxiety. I also take Provigil daily for Narcolepsy. Can these be migraines or... Read more »
Relief for Chemo Brain?
By Beth Brophy , Health Expert...seems to boost brainpower, without the jittery side effects of amphetamines. The drug is popular... Read more »
The "Eyes" Have It
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...turning off certain cells in the eyes of mice, the effects of light on sleep and alertness is... Read more »
Sick and Sleepless Fruit Flies Mirror Homans
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...discover clues to the treatment of disorders like narcolepsy, insomnia and sleep apnea. This... Read more »
Health Guide
Narcolepsy: Prognosis
...narcolepsy-related accidents include burns from touching hot objects, cuts from sharp objects, and breaking things.Effects on Mental FunctioningSome, but not all, studies report that people with... Read more »Narcolepsy: Diagnosis
...inaccurate diagnoses such as epilepsy or psychosis, which require potent drugs that have significant side effects and are not helpful for patients with narcolepsy.Investigative Diagnostic... Read more »Narcolepsy: Treatment
...still be habit-forming. Patients may need to gradually lower the dose before stopping treatment.Side effects may include:Headache (the most commonly reported side effect)NauseaDiarrheaDry... Read more »Napping Benefits
...luxury, a mini-vacation. It can provide an easy way to get some relaxation and rejuvenation.Negative Effects of Napping* Sleep inertia is defined as the feeling of grogginess and disorientation... Read more »Fibromyalgia Medication
...effective and were the favored FM treatment for many years. However, because of frequent side effects such as dry mouth and the “morning hangover” effect, newer types of... Read more »Images
Medications
...Uses Modafinil decreases extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders such as... Read more »
...long action of the drug and may increase side effects. Use this medication regularly... Read more »
...This medication is also used to treat patients with narcolepsy (a disorder of sleep regulation).... Read more »
...also be used to treat certain sleeping disorders (narcolepsy). It should not be used to treat... Read more »
...also be used to treat certain sleeping disorders (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the... Read more »
Related News
Study: Modafinil safely treats excessive sleepiness
October 03, 2008The sleep medication modafinil helped patients with excessive sleepiness without cardiovascular side effects, according to new research. In a study... Read summary »
Study links narcolepsy and white blood cells
October 03, 2008In a small study, researchers have found that white blood cells of narcoleptics often have a different genetic structure than white blood cells in... Read summary »
Study links narcolepsy and eating disorders
October 03, 2008A small study has found that people with narcolepsy also often report a persistent craving for food and binge eating. Among the 60 patients with the... Read summary »
FDA gives tentative approval for Modafinil
October 03, 2008Caraco Pharmaceuticals has received tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Modafinil tablets. Modafinil is the generic... Read summary »
Researchers find link between Parkinson's and narcolepsy
October 03, 2008Scientists say that people with Parkinson's disease and people with narcolepsy have severe damage to the same neurons. A doctor involved in the study... Read summary »
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