How to Use narcolepsy in a Sentence

narcolepsy

noun
  • Caffeine, of course, makes the cut, but so did modafinil, an alertness drug used to treat narcolepsy.
    Troy Farah, Ars Technica, 8 June 2020
  • The cells are crucial for arousal during sleep-wake cycles and are thought to play a key role in narcolepsy.
    Amy Barth, Discover Magazine, 24 Sep. 2012
  • People with narcolepsy may turn to caffeine in an attempt to stay awake during the day.
    Sarah Fielding, Health.com, 6 Dec. 2021
  • There are two primary forms of narcolepsy, types 1 and 2.
    Sarah Fielding, Health.com, 6 Dec. 2021
  • More recently, in 2009, the Pandemrix vaccine against the swine flu showed signs of a link to narcolepsy in Europe.
    Roxanne Khamsi, National Geographic, 30 June 2020
  • Modafinil is a prescription drug that can treat narcolepsy.
    Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Key elements of the book, such as Mr. Benedict’s narcolepsy and Number Two’s odd eating habits, are tossed in rarely and only for laughs.
    Sarah Schutte, National Review, 7 Aug. 2021
  • About 20% of the population can get this on a rare basis, but people with narcolepsy can get it very often.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2021
  • Twenty thick white pills of a wakefulness-promoting agent called modafinil, which the FDA approved in 1998 to treat narcolepsy.
    Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, 25 June 2018
  • The event included free boxing lessons, since MacKenzie found that boxing can help those with narcolepsy.
    Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 8 May 2017
  • The good news is that there are safe and effective ways of managing insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and more.
    Christie Griffin, CNN Underscored, 23 Jan. 2020
  • This question is for Povs: What was your perception of narcolepsy before meeting Sarah?
    Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, 22 Feb. 2018
  • Mikey DeDona, 22, of Boston takes Adderall for type 1 narcolepsy.
    Raenu Charles, CNN, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Harriet Tubman freed hundreds of slaves while living with seizures and narcolepsy.
    Ola Ojewumi, SELF, 7 Nov. 2018
  • The drug cited in Boyland’s death is addictive and can be prescribed to treat attention-deficit disorder and narcolepsy.
    Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Only after a few years, once the Food and Drug Administration had approved sodium oxybate as a treatment for narcolepsy, could Frucht get his hands on some.
    Eric Boodman, STAT, 10 Feb. 2020
  • Since there’s no definitive cause of narcolepsy, there’s also no single cure.
    Nina Bahadur, SELF, 20 Oct. 2018
  • But more complex problems such as narcolepsy or seizures during sleep require lab testing, said Doghramji, the Jefferson sleep doctor.
    Sarah Gantz, Philly.com, 6 June 2018
  • The little girl, too, developed narcolepsy, forcing Church to acknowledge his own.
    Sharon Begley, Scientific American, 9 June 2017
  • Teva kept a generic of Provigil, a drug used to treat narcolepsy, from entering the market for almost six years, according to Becerra.
    Arman Azad and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 29 July 2019
  • Pirkl has about $500 worth of medical expenses each month to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and narcolepsy.
    Eli Rosenberg, Washington Post, 31 July 2020
  • Perich was diagnosed with narcolepsy and took disability leave as a result.
    Julie Moreau, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2019
  • But recurring episodes are sometimes linked to narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that involves drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks.
    Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 5 June 2019
  • Four types of sleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and narcolepsy.
    Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2022
  • People who have narcolepsy tend to slip quickly into REM sleep, the phase when dreams occur, rather than experiencing the four phases that usually precede it.
    Sharon Begley, Scientific American, 9 June 2017
  • In some cases, doctors may attempt to treat the associated conditions, like narcolepsy and sleep apnea.
    Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2020
  • It is estimated that only 25% of people who have narcolepsy have been diagnosed and are receiving treatment.
    Roy Bragg, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Apr. 2018
  • Ritalin, or methylphenidate, is in a class of medications called central nervous system stimulants, which are often used in children and adults to help control symptoms of ADHD or to treat narcolepsy.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 21 May 2018
  • Health issues like sleep apnea and narcolepsy can also cause excessive daytime sleepiness, Dr. Peters says.
    Nina Bahadur, SELF, 20 Oct. 2018
  • The four settlements involve two drugs: Provigil (a treatment for narcolepsy and other sleep disorders) and Lidoderm (a prescription patch for shingles).
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 30 July 2019

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