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Narcolepsy Treatments

Treatment

Treatment may include:

  • Stimulant medications that increase levels of daytime alertness include:
  • Antidepressants—to help treat many symptoms of narcolepsy (eg, cataplexy, hallucinations, sleep paralysis)
  • Other treatment options include:
    • Planned short naps throughout the day
    • Counseling to cope with issues of self esteem
    • Wearing a medical alert bracelet or pendant

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