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What are some meds to help with narcolepsy?

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Several: Stimulants are most commonly used such as dexedrine, (dextroamphetamine) methylphenidate (ritalin) or variations of these. Provigil and Nuvigil are more recent additions to treatment which are also helpful. If cataplexy is present zyrem (sodium oxybate) is very helpful.

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Answered 3/5/2015

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