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Sodium oxybate for Narcolepsy User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Xyrem, Lumryz

Sodium oxybate has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 103 reviews for the treatment of Narcolepsy. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Sodium oxybate

  • okane
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 25, 2015

Xyrem (sodium oxybate) "When taken as prescribed medications works well for restful sleep."

9 / 10
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  • Army...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • June 18, 2014

Xyrem (sodium oxybate) "It has helped my sleep immensely. I don't leave home without it ever."

9 / 10
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  • mkein...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 4, 2019

Xyrem (sodium oxybate) "First go around with Xyrem was not good. 2nd time I played Dr and took Xyrem the 6mg total dose. This works for me so far. Works better and less side effects. To be continued !"

7 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Anonymous
  • February 21, 2011

Xyrem (sodium oxybate) "My 2nd night with Xyrem was last night. I was not expecting an overnight miracle, but I was thinking it would have been different. No side effects. Tired, but hopeful for these next couple weeks."

5 / 10
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  • Sleepy
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 14, 2020

Xyrem (sodium oxybate) "Been on this medication for about a year now. I still have excessive daytime sleepiness but not as bad. I was hoping it would be better."

5 / 10
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Are you taking this medicine?

  • Astro...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 18, 2017

Xyrem (sodium oxybate) "Fell asleep"

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  • Chris...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 25, 2016

"I'm pleased it has been working. I'm sleeping more soundly, and feel much better."

7 / 10
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