Treatments and Medications
Narcolepsy Treatments and Medications
This page summarizes the main treatment lanes attached to Narcolepsy and links back to the full diagnosis profile.
Main diagnosis page
FDA-approved medications for excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy
- Several wake-promoting agents and alerting medications carry narcolepsy labeling, though product-specific indications and age ranges differ.
- Medications: Modafinil, Armodafinil, Solriamfetol, Pitolisant
FDA-approved medications for cataplexy or mixed narcolepsy symptoms
- Oxybate products are important FDA-approved options when cataplexy or severe daytime sleepiness is part of the narcolepsy picture.
- Medications: Sodium oxybate, Low-sodium oxybate
Common off-label medications
- Methylphenidate
- Amphetamine formulations
- Venlafaxine for cataplexy