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January 28
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A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

I would be careful with patches of any sort. It's easy to get a patch that has something else than advertised (if not prescribed) any may have chemicals that are not safe under U.S standards if they are sourced internationally. A lot of patches advertised ingredients can't even absorb through the skin.

February 9
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Yes and they did nothing. It's a marketing gimmick. Modafinil targets your dopamine norepinephrine receptor/transmitters to stimulate them. You need a prescription for that and it isn't easy to get one.

April 7
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

No I haven’t heard about that but dopamine deficiency is what creates restless syndrome. I’ll ask my doc about that. Right now I take a Parkinson’s medicine for my uncontrollable kicking at nite. Been on it for 26 years and started at .0125 mg and now take 4.5 mg per night. This sounds intriguing. Thanks for the heads up

April 7
A MyNarcolepsyTeam Member

Yes i agree and I'm guessing that's why I've been hesitant to try, not to mention the cost as well. If it would be free or very cheap maybe, but at this time to be on the safe side, I think I'll hold off trying.

February 11
MyNarcolepsyTeam

Have you or others with narcolepsy tried dopamine patches advertised online?

There isn't information available about people with narcolepsy using dopamine patches from online advertisements. These products aren't FDA-approved for treating narcolepsy and haven't undergone rigorous scientific review for safety or Show Full Answer

Have you or others with narcolepsy tried dopamine patches advertised online?

There isn't information available about people with narcolepsy using dopamine patches from online advertisements. These products aren't FDA-approved for treating narcolepsy and haven't undergone rigorous scientific review for safety or effectiveness.

For narcolepsy, approved treatments focus on medications like:
* Wakefulness-promoting drugs
* Stimulants
* Sodium oxybate
* Antidepressants (for cataplexy)

Before trying any supplement or alternative therapy, it's really important to talk with your doctor. They can help you understand potential risks and whether it might interact with your current medications or affect your symptoms.

Your healthcare team can guide you toward evidence-based treatments that are proven to help manage excessive daytime sleepiness and other narcolepsy symptoms safely.

January 28

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