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Can you have narcolepsy and insomnia?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Nov 29, 2024.

Official answer

by Drugs.com

Yes, you can have narcolepsy and insomnia together. Almost 50% of people with narcolepsy also experience disturbed night-time sleep, fragmented sleep, or difficulty staying asleep at night. Sleep may be disrupted by insomnia, vivid dreaming, sleep apnea, acting out while dreaming, or periodic leg movements.

References
  • Identifying Narcolepsy Symptoms Is Important Narcolepsy Link. 2021. https://www.narcolepsylink.com/screening-and-diagnosis/recognizing-symptoms/
  • Narcolepsy Fact Sheet National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 2021. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Narcolepsy-Fact-Sheet
  • The Early Signs of Narcolepsy. April 21, 2020. Encroe Research Group. https://encoredocs.com/2020/04/21/the-early-signs-of-narcolepsy/

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