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

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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

Answered 4/23/2015

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