Lifelong neurologic disorder that often initially manifests in childhood or adolescence and can cause significant functional impairment and disability
Excessive daytime sleepiness (ED...
EDS starting with recurrence of naps may be early signs of disease.
In adults, naps tend to be restorative but are more likely to be described as “unrefreshing” in children.
Cataplexy, ...
Daytime sleepiness
Methylphenidate, 5 to 30 mg/24 h (max 60 mg/24 h). Consider other long-acting formulations such as Concerta®, Ritalin LA®, Metadate CD®, Focalin XR®, etc.
Dextroam...
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Lecendreux M. Pharmacolo...
347.00 Narcolepsy, without cataplexy
347.01 Narcolepsy, with cataplexy
347.10 Narcolepsy in conditions classified elsewhere, without cataplexy
347.11 Narcolepsy in conditions classified elsewhe...
Q: What is the chance that a sibling of the patient may develop narcolepsy?
A: There is a 1% possibility that siblings and offspring could be affected.
Q: Will a patient with narcolepsy be able to d...
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