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. 2017 Jan-Mar;10(1):19-27.
doi: 10.5935/1984-0063.20170004.

Current and Future Treatment Options for Narcolepsy: A Review

Jackie Bhattarai  1   2 , Scott Sumerall  2   3
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Current and Future Treatment Options for Narcolepsy: A Review

Jackie Bhattarai et al. Sleep Sci. 2017 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological sleep disorder with potentially disabling symptoms ranging from occupational concerns to mental health difficulties. Recent advances related to the neurobiological basis of narcolepsy have led to newer pharmacological treatment options and adjunctive behavioral techniques that support symptom management. This article outlines evidence-based pharmacologic therapies, behavioral techniques, and psychosocial costs related to narcolepsy. Psychosocial factors, although frequently acknowledged, deserve further attention and awareness from researchers and providers. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's (AASM) Quality Measure Drivers and potential future treatment options are also discussed.

Keywords: Behavioral medicine; Narcolepsy; Pharmacologic actions; Psychosocial impact; Therapeutics.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST The authors have no conflicts of interest in this article.

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