Question 1

if someone was taking xyrem (sodium oxybate) for narcolepsy would any of these reactions be okay? 
1. falling asleep randomly while on medicine 2. agitated more 3. no as aware/alertness

Accepted Answer

Xyrem:  Falling asleep may be related to the underlying narcolepsy.  Let your doctor know about increased aggressiveness or agitation. If someone losses complete awareness  of their situations, that would be odd.  Issues 2 &amp; 3 aren't ok.  REF: https://www.drugs.com/xyrem.html

Question 2

i have successfully treated narcolepsy (take provigil, xyrem). about a year ago, i suddenly developed severe chronic insomnia. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Have you had a : Comprehensive sleep medicine evaluation with polysomnogram since this change in sleep?  If  not, doing so may provide the information you seek. Take care.

Question 3

what are some alternatives to sodium oxybate (narcolepsy, rem, slow wave sleep)?

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy: Other options would be ssris, snris, tricyclic antidepressants, Stimulants such as Provigil.

Question 4

is narcolepsy real?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely : Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive sleepiness and frequent daytime sleep attacks.Narcolepsy is a nervous system disorder. It is caused by a hypocretin deficiency in the hypothalamus.  Symptoms include sleepiness, hallucinations, paralysis when laughing.  The treatment of narcolepsy has much improved in the last decade.

Question 5

is narcolepsy a disability?

Accepted Answer

Not usually : Usually we can control daytime sleepiness and cataplexy with meds. Most narcoleptics don't need disability.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

Eds: Daytime sleepiness
vivid dreaming
cataplexy.

Question 7

are there different types of narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but see below: There are genetic forms, and also reported, are post-traumatic forms.  Some pts just possess the sleep attacks, others have additional cataplexy, and may or may not have sleep paralysis, and vivid dreams.  Sleep disorders are, however, complex, and often a sleep study reveals the full answers.

Question 8

symptoms of narcolepsy include what things?

Accepted Answer

Several: Narcolepsy is a chronic medical condition caused by the loss of a chemical in the brain (orexin/hypocretin). The symptoms include excessive daytime sleepiness, vivid dreams, sleep paralysis, and sometimes the brief loss of muscle tone (cataplexy). A sleep study can make the diagnosis. See your doctor if concerned as there are treatments. www.wakeupnarcolepsy.org is a good source of information.

Question 9

what kind of medication is it there for narcolepsy.?

Accepted Answer

Stimulants: The most common drug used is amphetamine. But other drugs like provigil, nuvigil, strattera, (atomoxetine) Ritalin etc. Can be used. Drugs should be administered carefully and slowly with due regard to cardiovascular status, especially in middle-aged individuals.

Question 10

what are the effects of provigil on narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

Wakefulness: Modafinil is classified as a somnolytic, and promotes alertness and wakefulness through selective activation of wake and sleep centers in the central nervous system.  The fda has approved its use in nacrolepsy, adjunctive treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea, and shift-work sleep disorder. Off-label, it's used for adhd and adjectively for depression.

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If someone was taking xyrem (sodium oxybate) for narcolepsy would any of these reactions be okay? 1. falling asleep randomly while on medicine 2. agitated more 3. no as aware/alertness

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I have successfully treated narcolepsy (take provigil, xyrem). about a year ago, i suddenly developed severe chronic insomnia. what could cause this?

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What are some alternatives to sodium oxybate (narcolepsy, rem, slow wave sleep)?

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Is narcolepsy real?

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Is narcolepsy a disability?

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What are the symptoms of narcolepsy?

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Are there different types of narcolepsy?

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Symptoms of narcolepsy include what things?

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What kind of medication is it there for narcolepsy.?

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What are the effects of provigil on narcolepsy?

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