3 people hospitalized after taking narcolepsy drugs as “cognitive enhancers” to improve alertness: HSA

3 people hospitalized after taking narcolepsy drugs as “cognitive enhancers” to improve alertness: HSA

SINGAPORE Three people were hospitalized due to serious adverse reactions after taking drugs used to treat narcolepsy to improve alertness, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Monday (Nov 6). Those who suffer from narcolepsy have difficulty staying awake for long periods of time. The drugs in question, modafinil and armodafinil, are potent drugs that …

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Narcolepsy medication may be effective for ADHD in adults

An already approved drug for excessive daytime sleepiness may help relieve symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults that aren’t relieved by available treatments, according to a small pilot study. Solriamfetol is a non-stimulant medication approved for the treatment of drowsiness caused by narcolepsy (sudden sleep attacks) and obstructive sleep apnea (marked by interruptions in …

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