Objective:
To report the successful use of lisdexamfetamine in the management of narcolepsy.
Methods:
Five narcoleptic patients received lisdexamfetamine, at different dosages and for different periods, for management of excessive daytime sleepiness and weight control.
Results:
All patients experienced improvement of excessive daytime sleepiness and lost weight without side effects.
Conclusion:
Lisdexamfetamine appears promising for the treatment of two of the most common symptoms of narcolepsy: excessive daytime sleepiness and weight gain.
Sleep; excessive daytime sleepiness; weight gain; obesity; narcolepsy; lisdexamfetamine