Narcolepsy Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to individuals with narcolepsy and related sleep disorders. Our mission is to provide services to educate, advocate, support and improve awareness of this neurological sleep disorder.
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Listening Session: Your Voice & Lived Experience Matter
Listening to you is an important role for Narcolepsy Network. Because understanding what living with Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) is like, we’ve always strived to create […]
2026 NYC National Seminar
Connect with the Narcolepsy & Idiopathic Hypersomnia Community at Our NYC National Seminar We invite you to join us in NYC for a fabulous day to connect […]
College Success Series: Sodium Oxybate and Dorm Life: Helping College Students Prepare
We heard you, parents of college-bound students. Although our College Success Series recently came to a close, a conversation during our support group for parents and supporters […]
College Success Series: Starting the Semester Strong: Your College Success Checklist for Narcolepsy & IH
The start of a new semester can bring a mix of excitement, anticipation, and plenty of things to remember. For students living with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia […]
FDA Approves ORZEYFUL™, a First-in-Class Treatment for Adults With Narcolepsy Type 1
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ORZEYFUL™ (oveporexton) for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1), also known as narcolepsy with cataplexy, in adults. […]
What is Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a medical disorder that impacts 1 in approximately 2,000 people in the United States of America. The disease is a sleep disorder, involving irregular patterns in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep and significant disruptions of the normal sleep/wake cycle. While the cause of narcolepsy is not completely understood, current research points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors that influence the immune system. Read More
