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4 key facts about excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
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4 key facts about excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)

Excessive daytime sleepiness is a symptom of many conditions, including narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea.

Diagnosing narcolepsy: what to expect at a sleep study
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Diagnosing narcolepsy: what to expect at a sleep study

An overview of polysomnogram (PSG) and multiple sleep latency test (MSLT), including how to pack for a night at a sleep center.

The risks of untreated or undertreated narcolepsy
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The risks of untreated or undertreated narcolepsy

A look at this neurological sleep disorder and how it can affect safety and lead to a lower quality of life.

Lifestyle modifications that help manage narcolepsy
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Lifestyle modifications that help manage narcolepsy

Six topics to discuss with a narcolepsy healthcare provider, including bedtime routines, exercise, naps, and coffee.

What are the treatment options for narcolepsy?
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What are the treatment options for narcolepsy?

How medications and lifestyle modification help manage excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, and other symptoms.

Reasons narcolepsy treatment may not be working
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Reasons narcolepsy treatment may not be working

A look at six factors to consider if you and your healthcare provider are not seeing a response to narcolepsy treatment.

Narcolepsy: 3 important things to know about cataplexy
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Narcolepsy: 3 important things to know about cataplexy

An overview of the sudden episodes of muscle weakness experienced by some people who have narcolepsy.

Questions to ask when starting a new narcolepsy medication
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Questions to ask when starting a new narcolepsy medication

What to ask a healthcare provider when starting or switching to a new medication to treat narcolepsy.

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