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Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological condition in which the brain cannot properly regulate sleep and wake cycles. A person with narcolepsy may lose control over when they fall asleep or wake up.

Artvigil

Armodafinil

150mg

Armodafinil tablets for narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnoea. It promotes wakefulness without being a traditional stimulant.

From$0.64/ tabletView

Modalert

Modafinil

100mg · 200mg

Modafinil tablets for narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnoea. It is a wakefulness-promoting medicine, not a conventional stimulant.

From$0.62/ tabletView

Key points

  • The hallmark signs include excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden sleep attacks without warning, cataplexy (a temporary loss of muscle control often triggered by emotions such as laughter or anger), and sleep paralysis.
  • Narcolepsy is often linked to a lack of the brain chemical hypocretin (orexin), which regulates wakefulness; this loss is thought to result from the immune system mistakenly attacking the cells that produce it.
  • There is currently no cure, but the condition can be managed through lifestyle changes such as scheduled naps and a strict bedtime routine, along with medication to reduce daytime sleepiness and prevent cataplexy attacks.

Medicines listed for Narcolepsy

The listed products contain Armodafinil and Modafinil, both wakefulness-promoting agents listed for narcolepsy. Artvigil is available as a 150mg tablet; Modalert comes in 100mg and 200mg tablets.

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