Can Respir J. 2005 May-Jun;12(4):225-7.

Successful treatment of narcolepsy and cataplexy: a review.

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North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, UK.

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A 25-year-old woman with narcolepsy and cataplexy was treated with well-recognized drugs for these conditions. Because she did not respond, a decision was made to treat her with sodium oxybate.

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