Medications Can Help Keep Narcolepsy Symptoms Under Control
For most people who have narcolepsy, medications can help with some of the disorder’s most burdensome symptoms, according to Richard K. Bogan, MD, an associate clinical professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and the chief medical officer of the sleep diagnostic company SleepMed, based in Columbia, South Carolina.
Your doctor may suggest the following medications.
Modafinil (Provigil) or armodafinil (Nuvigil): These are central nervous system stimulants that can reduce daytime sleepiness and make you feel more alert. Modafinil or armodafinil are usually…
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