Narcolepsy treatment: what medications will help and what else is important?

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

Due to the fact that the cause is still unclear, the possibility of treating narcolepsy is still relatively limited. Narcolepsy is most often treated with a combination of regimen measures and drug therapy.

During the day, a person affected by this disease takes drugs from the category of psychostimulants, which prevent sleep during the day, so they have a stimulating effect. Antidepressants are used before bedtime, which also have sedative effects, thus helping the narcoleptic to sleep better in the evening.

Adherence to certain regime measures and principles is also very important. Getting up and falling asleep should be at the same time every day. This will ensure that the body gets used to the regular day and night regime.

It is also important not to eat heavy meals at night. During the day, one must avoid increased physical activity so that the body does not suffer from overload and fatigue. Alcoholic beverages and nicotine, which can have tiring and sleeping effects, should also be avoided permanently.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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