Lifestyle Changes for Narcolepsy Treatment
In addition to
narcolepsy medicines, an important part of narcolepsy treatment is scheduling short naps (10 to 15 minutes) two to three times per day to help control excessive daytime sleepiness and help the person stay as alert as possible. Daytime naps are not a replacement for nighttime sleep.
Improving the quality of nighttime sleep can also combat excessive daytime sleepiness and help relieve persistent feelings of fatigue. Among the most important common-sense measures
people with narcolepsy can take to enhance sleep quality are actions such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, and avoiding alcohol and caffeine-containing beverages before bedtime.
Summary of Narcolepsy Treatment
Ongoing communication among the physician, the patient with narcolepsy, and the patient's family members about the response to narcolepsy treatment is necessary to achieve and maintain the best control.
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