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narcolepsy

[nahr-kuh-lep-see] / ˈnɑr kəˌlɛp si /


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Solriamfetol, the drug evaluated in this study, is already approved for treating excessive sleepiness in people with obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Eli Lilly has made yet another deal, this time buying a drug company that’s developing a therapy for narcolepsy for up to $7.8 billion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Lee allegedly told officers that Perpétuo suffered from narcolepsy and had fallen in the shower.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

These should not be confused with regulated pharmaceutical drugs which can help with conditions like ADHD, narcolepsy and Alzheimer's disease and should only be taken with a diagnosed medical condition.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

The narcolepsy," continued Kennedy, taking the mask, "was due, I find, to something that affected the pituitary gland.

From The Treasure-Train by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)