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Medication and Treatment of Narcolepsy

On this page you can find articles and information on the various drugs used in the treatment of narcolepsy.
Possible New Method Of Treatment For Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a debilitating disorder that causes periods of uncontrollable sleepiness and also spells of muscle weakness called cataplexy, The disorder can interfere with a person's ability to work and participation in day to day living. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas may have discovered a new method of treatment.
Provigil Web
Provigil Web is a non-profit non-biased information source for the medication Provigil (modafinil). They provide information on this drug, which is prescribed for people with narcolepsy and related sleep disorders.
Remedy Find for Narcolepsy
RemedyFind is a free, unbiased site (not sponsored by drug companies etc.) where individuals can rate the effectiveness of the Narcolepsy / Hypersomnia Disease treatments they have tried.
Look Into My Eyes
A news release a few months ago revealed that UIC researchers are investigating the feasibility of using a measure of pupil size as a means of objectively diagnosing sleep disorders like narcolepsy and sleep apnea.
Date-Rape Drug For Narcolepsy
On June 6, 2001, an FDA advisory panel recommended approval for a pharmaceutical form of GHB (also known as the Date-Rape Drug) as a limited treatment for a dangerous complication of narcolepsy.

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