Pitolisant is a drug designed to promote wakefulness and so reduce excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), whilst also resulting in a significant reduction in cataplexy. This dual action may be because it works by increasing the activity of histamine neurons in the brain, a mechanism that is completely different to most classic stimulants. There is also […]
As there is no cure for narcolepsy at present, the medication that is prescribed for the treatment of narcolepsy aims to control the major symptoms of the condition, particularly excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. The treatment of idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) often involves many of the same medications. Some people with narcolepsy are prescribed only one […]
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