Narcolepsy and Photosensitivity reaction

Summary:

Photosensitivity reaction is found among people with Narcolepsy, especially for people who are female, 30-39 old.

The study analyzes which people have Photosensitivity reaction with Narcolepsy. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 52 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 423 drugs and 738 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Narcolepsy.

What is Photosensitivity reaction?

Photosensitivity reaction is found to be associated with 1,047 drugs and 1,262 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Photosensitivity reaction.



On Aug, 07, 2026

52 people who have Narcolepsy and Photosensitivity Reaction are studied.

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Gender of people who have Narcolepsy and experienced Photosensitivity Reaction *:

  • female: 69.23 %
  • male: 30.77 %

Age of people who have Narcolepsy and experienced Photosensitivity Reaction *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 28 %
  • 30-39: 32 %
  • 40-49: 24 %
  • 50-59: 8 %
  • 60+: 8 %

Common co-existing conditions for these people *:

  1. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 31 people, 59.62%
  2. Drowsiness: 10 people, 19.23%
  3. Pain: 6 people, 11.54%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 11.54%
  5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 5 people, 9.62%
  6. Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 4 people, 7.69%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 5.77%
  8. Diabetes: 2 people, 3.85%
  9. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 3.85%
  10. High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 3.85%

Common drugs taken by these people *:

  1. Xyrem: 44 people, 84.62%
  2. Adderall: 14 people, 26.92%
  3. Vitamin D3: 12 people, 23.08%
  4. Provigil: 9 people, 17.31%
  5. Nuvigil: 8 people, 15.38%
  6. Amlodipine: 7 people, 13.46%
  7. Zyrtec: 6 people, 11.54%
  8. Viibryd: 6 people, 11.54%
  9. Lipitor: 6 people, 11.54%
  10. Effexor: 6 people, 11.54%

Common symptoms for these people *:

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 26.92%
  2. Headache (pain in head): 12 people, 23.08%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 19.23%
  4. Memory Loss: 9 people, 17.31%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 17.31%
  6. Weight Decreased: 8 people, 15.38%
  7. Migraine (headache): 8 people, 15.38%
  8. Fall: 6 people, 11.54%
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 11.54%
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 9.62%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

The study is based on Photosensitivity reaction and Narcolepsy, and their synonyms.

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