Treatment
Treatment may include:
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Stimulant medications that increase levels of daytime alertness include:
- Methylphenidate
- Pemoline (requires regular blood testing for liver function)
- Dextroamphetamine
- Methamphetamine
- Modafinil
- Gamma hydroxyl butyrate (GHB) (for excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy)
- Antidepressants—to help treat many symptoms of narcolepsy (eg, cataplexy, hallucinations, sleep paralysis)
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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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