Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a long-term sleep disorder that disrupts the brain’s ability to regulate normal sleep-wake cycles. Individuals with narcolepsy experience overwhelming daytime sleepiness and may suddenly fall asleep during conversation, work, or meals, regardless of how much sleep they had the night before.

Additional symptoms can include sudden muscle weakness triggered by emotions (cataplexy), sleep paralysis, and vivid dreams upon falling asleep or waking. Our board-certified sleep specialists conduct specialized overnight sleep studies and daytime nap tests to accurately diagnose narcolepsy and prescribe modern therapies that help restore daily alertness and safety.