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Health Encyclopedia: Narcolepsy Treatment
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Lifestyle treatment of narcolepsy includes taking three or more scheduled sleep-times throughout the day. One study suggested that the best approach is a combination of scheduled nighttime sleep and two 15-minute naps (for example one before lunch and another before dinner). Patients should also avoid heavy meals and alcohol, which can interfere with sleep.
People with mild narcolepsy symptoms that do not require medication may be able to maintain alertness with sleep scheduling. In a 20...
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...do not remember waking up during the night.Symptoms in AdultsSymptoms may include:Excessive daytime sleepinessMorning headachesIrritability and impaired mental or emotional functioningSnoring (bed... Read more »Medications
...drowsiness or sudden sleep. If you experience increased sleepiness or fall asleep during the... Read more »
This medication is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... Read more »
...drowsiness or sudden sleep. If you experience increased sleepiness or fall asleep during the... Read more »
This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia).... Read more »
This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia).... Read more »
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