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Meds For Cateplexy?

A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­
Boise, ID

Does anyone who has type 1 narcolepsy and takes meds, how do these help or no, to ease, or reduce your cateplexy spells? What are the meds you take?
I take sunosi for the sleepiness, but it does nothing to ease my cateplexy.

I would appreciate any input please, than you.

George W.

December 9, 2023
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A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

George, I now take CBD gummies to sleep and I find that there are some afternoons that I do not need a nap. It has definitely changes my life a bit.

I hope you find more information at Stanford University Sleep Center!!

May 9
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

They help they help sometimes depending on the stress if it's not too high then you can function the next day.

May 19
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Thank you TeriGranados,
I will continue to check with my doctor for suggestions.
I am checking into the possibility of visiting the Stanford University Sleep Center for a possible evaluation.

GeorgeW

April 26
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

George, I took Sunosi for years for my daytime sleepiness. I had to stop it due to loss of appetite and excessive weight loss.

So Iā€™m exhausted all the time and I am fortunate to be able to take 3+ hr daily naps.

April 23
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I've been having problems with my legs an almost collapsed at work several times. Truly I was standing at work an I usually catch myself before passing out from sleepless ness. It's so hard to catch yourself šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”šŸ˜”

December 14, 2023

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