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Treatment of narcolepsy and pregnancy: a review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This is a chapter review of pregnancy state in patients with narcolepsy which aims to provide a review of literature regarding pregnancy in patients with narcolepsy, physiology of hormonal change during pregnancy on sleep, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management, post-partum period, and outcome. Articles, textbook chapters, associated websites, drug information, and research studies regarding pregnancy in narcolepsy patients were reviewed, extracted, and summarized. In summary, management of pregnancy in patients with narcolepsy is complex and individual. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies are required for management of pregnancy and post-partum period of patients with narcolepsy.

Source: Sleep Science and Practice

DOI: 10.1186/s41606-025-00146-7

Authors: Kullatham Kongpakpaisarn, Christine Won

Institutions: Kaiser Permanente, Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Sleep and Wakefulness Research

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,790