The treatment and management of
narcolepsy
involves lifestyle changes and medications.
The goals of treatment include:
- Improving daytime alertness
- Minimizing or eliminating troublesome symptoms such as cataplexy, hallucinations at the beginning or end of sleep, and sleep paralysis
Treatment involves the following: At this time, there are no surgical procedures for the treatment of narcolepsy.
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Narcolepsy. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. National Institutes of Health
website. Available at:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/. Updated November 2008. Accessed April 7, 2009. Last reviewed September 2012 by Rimas Lukas, MD Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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