Narcolepsy and Body mass index increased

Summary:

Body mass index increased is found among people with Narcolepsy, especially for people who are female, 50-59 old.

The study analyzes which people have Body mass index increased with Narcolepsy. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who have Narcolepsy from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

What is Narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally) is found to be associated with 422 drugs and 740 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Narcolepsy.

What is Body mass index increased?

Body mass index increased is found to be associated with 236 drugs and 285 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Body mass index increased.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

11 people who have Narcolepsy and Body Mass Index Increased are studied.

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Gender of people who have Narcolepsy and experienced Body Mass Index Increased *:

female: 54.55 %
male: 45.45 %

Age of people who have Narcolepsy and experienced Body Mass Index Increased *:

Common co-existing conditions for these people *:

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 10 people, 90.91%
Drowsiness: 4 people, 36.36%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 27.27%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 9.09%

Common drugs taken by these people *:

Xyrem: 8 people, 72.73%
Metformin: 6 people, 54.55%
Allegra: 4 people, 36.36%
Loratadine: 4 people, 36.36%
Escitalopram: 3 people, 27.27%
Lovastatin: 3 people, 27.27%
Levocetirizine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 27.27%
Ibuprofen: 3 people, 27.27%
Furosemide: 3 people, 27.27%
Meloxicam: 3 people, 27.27%

Common symptoms for these people *:

Drowsiness: 5 people, 45.45%
Snoring: 5 people, 45.45%
Allergic Rhinitis: 4 people, 36.36%
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (a sleep disorder that involves cessation or significant decrease in airflow in the presence of breathing effort): 4 people, 36.36%
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 36.36%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 36.36%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 4 people, 36.36%
Sinus Congestion (blockage of sinus): 4 people, 36.36%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 36.36%
Depression: 3 people, 27.27%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Han SH, Lee SA, "Superficial Vein Thrombosis as the Initial Manifestation of Protein S Deficiency in an Adolescent with Narcolepsy", Sleep Medicine Research, 2016 Jun .
Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .
Han SH, Lee SA, "Superficial Vein Thrombosis as the Initial Manifestation of Protein S Deficiency in an Adolescent with Narcolepsy", Sleep Medicine Research, 2016 Jun .
Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .

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The study is based on Body mass index increased and Narcolepsy, and their synonyms.

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