Expert Perspectives on the Management of Narcolepsy and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

An expert shares broad perspective on narcolepsy, discussing its causes, differences between types 1 and 2, and symptoms that may occur in patients.

Chris Winter, MD, reflects on the challenges in reaching a differential diagnosis of narcolepsy given the number of diseases with similar presentations.

Insight on the proper evaluation of excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy, as well as agents that have been used to manage this condition.

Expert neurologist and sleep specialist Chris Winter, MD, discusses the FDA approval of pitolisant for patients with narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness in the context of his own experience with this novel agent.

Comprehensive insight on the factors that should inform which therapeutic approach, including novel agents such as solriamfetol, should be used to manage narcolepsy.

Closing out his discussion on narcolepsy management, Chris Winter, MD, highlights current unmet needs and shares practical advice for community physicians.