What is Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent, uncontrollable brief episodes of sleep and lapses in consciousness, often associated with hypnagogic hallucinations (seeing and hearing things as one is falling asleep), cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone) and sleep paralysis.
What do patients take to treat Narcolepsy and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Modafinil
(Modavigil, Modiodal, Alertec, Provigil)
|
7 |
These charts show data from Narcolepsy patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Narcolepsy at PatientsLikeMe?
- 143 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 39 say Narcolepsy is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 79% | Females |
|---|---|
| 21% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 42 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 21 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 17 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 11 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 7 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 96 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 12 |
These charts show data from Narcolepsy patients who have completed their condition history