Drugs Used in Narcolepsy and Other Hypersomnias

Lifestyle adjustment, in combination with symptomatic pharmacologic treatment, allows most patients, particularly those with an inability to stay awake during the day, to live a relatively normal life. New pharmacologic substances show encouraging results in phase 2 and 3 studies to improve the current situation. More dedicated studies in IH, particularly in those who suffer from an increased need for sleep, are needed.
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Source Type: research