Fast Five Quiz: Narcolepsy

Heidi Moawad, MD

February 06, 2023

Narcolepsy is categorized by the DSM-5 with five subtypes:

Narcolepsy without cataplexy but with hypocretin deficiency
Narcolepsy with cataplexy but without hypocretin deficiency
Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia, deafness, and narcolepsy
Autosomal dominant narcolepsy, obesity, and type 2 diabetes
Narcolepsy secondary to another medical condition

The condition may also be categorized as mild, moderate, or severe on the basis of cataplexy frequency, urge to nap, and nocturnal sleep disturbance.

Learn more about the background of narcolepsy.

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