Optimizing Narcolepsy Management in Adult Patients

Panelists discuss the evolving treatment landscape for narcolepsy, highlighting the growing availability of personalized therapies, persistent challenges with diagnosis and access, and the importance of clinician advocacy and education to ensure timely, individualized care for patients.

Panelists discuss the critical importance of early diagnosis and personalized treatment in narcolepsy, using a case study to illustrate how tailored therapy—considering patient preferences, comorbidities, and lifestyle factors—can improve engagement, safety, and long-term outcomes.

Panelists discuss the importance of shared decision-making in narcolepsy care, emphasizing structured conversations that explore patient goals, treatment preferences, and concerns—while navigating practical barriers like insurance—so that therapy selection is personalized and collaborative, often requiring a multimodal approach for optimal outcomes.

Panelists discuss the clinical and practical advantages of pitolisant for patients with frequent cataplexy and concerns about controlled substances, highlighting its dual efficacy, favorable safety profile, and flexible dosing as key features that support a patient-centered, stigma-conscious approach to narcolepsy care.