Case series reveals citalopram's potential to improve cataplexy symptoms in narcolepsy patients, suggesting a new treatment option.
This is a series of cases describing the use of citalopram for the treatment of cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy. Cataplexy is the most specific symptom of narcolepsy, being characterized by a sudden and temporary loss of muscle tonus, triggered by episodes of emotion during vigil.
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