Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a long-term brain condition that disrupts the normal control of sleep and wakefulness. It can cause overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks during everyday activities.
Key points
- Concentration can be difficult when tiredness affects alertness through the day.
- Cataplexy is sudden, temporary muscle weakness that some people with narcolepsy experience after strong emotions.
- Night-time sleep may also be disrupted, despite marked drowsiness during the day.
Medicines listed for narcolepsy
The listed products contain Modafinil and Armodafinil. These medicines promote wakefulness and are represented here as tablets for narcolepsy and related sleep conditions.