Narcolepsy Resource Page
The Narcolepsy Resource page is intended to provide information on narcolepsy and to streamline and simplify the way those with narcolepsy may find assistance paying for their medications.

According to the NIH, narcolepsy is a chronic sleep nervous system disorder that causes excessive sleepiness and frequent daytime sleep attacks. 		Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) are programs offered by pharmaceutical companies to help those most in need gain access to their medications at no or low cost. Each program has varying financial and insurance guidelines - when in doubt, call the program. To find the specific PAP information for a specific drug click on the list below. You will then be taken to a listing of all the programs available for that medication.

NeedyMeds neither promotes nor endorses the therapies listed below nor the supporters of this page. This page is for educational purposes only.
  Click HERE to learn more about NeedyMeds and how to use the information on the website and click HERE for more details on pharmaceutical patient assistance programs.

Medications used in the treatment of Narcolepsy.
Blue names means the drug is available through a Patient Assistance Program; an asterisk indicates the drug is not currently available through a patient assistance program:

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine)*
Anafranil (clomipramine)
Cylert (pemoline)*
Desoxin (methamphetamine)*
Dexedrine Spansule (dextroamphetamine)*
Dexedrine SR (dextroamphetamine)*
Effexor XR (venlafaxine)
Janimine (impipramine)*
Norpramine (desipramine)*
Nuvigil (armodafinil)
Pertofran (desipramine)*
Provigil (modafinil)*
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Ritalin LA (methylphenidate)*
Strattera (atomoxetine)
Tofranil (imipramine)
Triptil (protriptyline)*
Vivactil (protriptyline)
Xyrem (sodium oxybate)
Zoloft (sertraline)

 

Other Sources of Assistance:

For those without insurance or unable to pay for a visit with a physician, NeedyMeds has compiled a nationwide list of free, low cost, and sliding scale clinics. Click HERE to find the clinic nearest you.