how does xyrem treat narcolepsy?
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When taken at bedtime, Xyrem increases deep sleep and increases the amount of time spent asleep at night, whilst reducing the number of sleeping periods during the day. This improves the symptoms of narcolepsy.
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Xyzal and Zyrtec are classified as non-sedating antihistamines along with other popular medications such as Claritin (loratadine) and Allegra (fexofenadine) but they still do have the potential to cause some drowsiness. However, Xyzal may cause less drowsiness than Zyrtec.
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cetirizine (Zyrtec) and levocetirizine (Xyzal): You may experience increased drowsiness if you take cetirizine or levocetirizine in combination with methyldopa (Aldomet). diphenhydramine (Benadryl): Any product containing diphenhydramine may counteract the effects of many of your blood pressure medications.
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Uses. Zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. It helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, so you can get a better night's sleep. It may also reduce the number of times you wake up during the night. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics.
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It is important that you do not take alcohol whilst taking Xyrem®. You should not take any other drugs that cause drowsiness. You should also not drive or operate machinery for at least 6 hours after taking Xyrem®.
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['Isocarboxazid (Marplan)', 'Phenelzine (Nardil)', 'Selegiline (Emsam)', 'Tranylcypromine (Parnate)']
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Xorimax 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g. pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
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Nuvigil is also used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea or shift work sleep disorder. Adderall is also used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nuvigil and Adderall belong to different drug classes. Nuvigil is a wakefulness-promoting agent and Adderall is an amphetamine.
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Phenergan Tablets are used to treat the following conditions: For short term use: to treat adults with difficulty sleeping (insomnia) To treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or rashes (like nettle rash or hives) To treat or stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) such as travel sickness.
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Claritin (loratadine) and Xyzal (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) are antihistamines used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, sneezing, runny nose, and allergic skin rashes. Claritin and Xyzal are available over-the-counter (OTC) and Claritin is also available as a generic.
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['Ambien®, Ambien® CR (zolpidem tartrate)', 'Dalmane® (flurazepam hydrochloride)', 'Halcion® (triazolam)', 'Lunesta® (eszopiclone)', 'Prosom® (estazolam)', 'Restoril® (temazepam)', 'Rozerem® (ramelteon)', 'Silenor® (doxepin)']
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Xyzal is in a class of medicines called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergy symptoms. This drug is used to treat symptoms of year-round allergies and hives in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.
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Divalproex sodium is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy). This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures.
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Zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.
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Commonly Observed Adverse Reactions In Controlled Clinical Trials. The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5% and twice the rate seen with placebo) in patients treated with Xyrem were nausea, dizziness, vomiting, somnolence, enuresis, and tremor.
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Cinnarizine is a type of medicine called an antihistamine. It's classed as a drowsy (sedating) antihistamine. It blocks the effects of histamine in your brain to reduce symptoms of travel sickness. It also acts as a calcium channel blocker.
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Stimulants. Drugs that stimulate the central nervous system are the primary treatment to help people with narcolepsy stay awake during the day. Doctors often try modafinil (Provigil) or armodafinil (Nuvigil) first for narcolepsy.