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September 16, 2025 18 mins

Welcome to the third part of our Hope in the Pipeline series on hypersomnolence disorders. In this episode, we dive deep into:

 

🔹 Medications used to treat narcolepsy – from older stimulants to newer, longer-lasting options

🔹 The role of antidepressants and sodium oxybate in managing symptoms like cataplexy

🔹 Key differences between narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH)

🔹 Current treatment options for IH and why diagnosis can be so challenging

🔹 Exciting ongoing clinical research at Preferred Research Partners, including a new potential therapy targeting narcolepsy and IH

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