Narcolepsy and Volvulus
Summary:
Volvulus is found among people with Narcolepsy, especially for people who are female, 60+ old.
The study analyzes which people have Volvulus with Narcolepsy. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 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 Volvulus?
Volvulus (obstruction caused by twisting of the stomach or intestine) is found to be associated with 275 drugs and 377 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Volvulus.
22 people who have Narcolepsy and Volvulus are studied.

Gender of people who have Narcolepsy and experienced Volvulus *:
- female: 85.71 %
- male: 14.29 %
Age of people who have Narcolepsy and experienced Volvulus *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 9.09 %
- 40-49: 27.27 %
- 50-59: 0.0 %
- 60+: 63.64 %
Common co-existing conditions for these people *:
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 14 people, 63.64%
- Drowsiness: 5 people, 22.73%
- Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 13.64%
- Depression: 3 people, 13.64%
- Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 9.09%
- Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 4.55%
- Haematological Malignancy (cancer that affect blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes): 1 person, 4.55%
- Autoimmune Disorder (a condition in which the immune system attacks the body's normal substances and tissue): 1 person, 4.55%
Common drugs taken by these people *:
- Xyrem: 20 people, 90.91%
- Vitamin D3: 6 people, 27.27%
- Sunosi: 5 people, 22.73%
- Synthroid: 5 people, 22.73%
- Cymbalta: 5 people, 22.73%
- Nuvigil: 4 people, 18.18%
- Lasix: 4 people, 18.18%
- Linzess: 4 people, 18.18%
- Zoloft: 3 people, 13.64%
- Progesterone: 3 people, 13.64%
Common symptoms for these people *:
- Weight Decreased: 6 people, 27.27%
- Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 27.27%
- Depression: 6 people, 27.27%
- Balance Disorder: 5 people, 22.73%
- Fall: 5 people, 22.73%
- Drowsiness: 5 people, 22.73%
- Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 4 people, 18.18%
- Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 4 people, 18.18%
- Dry Mouth: 4 people, 18.18%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 13.64%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take medications and have Volvulus?
- Check whether Volvulus is associated with a drug or a conditionRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .
- 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 .
- Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .
- 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 .
Related studies:
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Narcolepsy (79,888 reports)
- Volvulus (2,613 reports)
All the drugs that are associated with Volvulus:
- Volvulus (275 drugs)
All the conditions that are associated with Volvulus:
- Volvulus (377 conditions)
How the study uses the data?
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 Volvulus and Narcolepsy, and their synonyms.
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