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Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
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42(3): 314-316, May-June 2020. tab
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1132086
ABSTRACT
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.