For people living with narcolepsy, no amount of sleep alleviates the feeling of being tired. While most people are either awake or asleep, narcolepsy feels as if you're never really in either state.
There are two types of narcolepsy, and both cause EDS. Most people with Type 1 (with cataplexy — the sudden loss of muscle tone explained above) have low levels of the brain hormone hypocretin ...
In addition to excessive daytime sleepiness, up to 60% of narcolepsy cases include cataplexy, which is a sudden loss of muscle control. When patients experience intense emotion, either positive or ...
A narcolepsy service dog is a long term commitment. But having one can help you live a safer life by alerting you before a narcolepsy episode. They can also help with other daily tasks and provide ...
Gelastic cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone without loss of consciousness triggered by laughter. It’s a characteristic sign of a rare genetic disease called Niemann Pick disease type C.
About LUMRYZ™ (sodium oxybate) for extended-release oral suspension LUMRYZ is an extended-release sodium oxybate medication approved by the FDA on May 1, 2023, as the first and only once-at-bedtime ...
Samelisant (SUVNG-3031) is under development for the treatment of narcolepsy with and without cataplexy and cognitive disorders. The drug candidate is administered orally in the form of tablet. The ...
On October 16, 2024, LUMRYZ was additionally approved as a once-at-bedtime treatment for cataplexy or EDS in patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy. The FDA approval of LUMRYZ was ...