313 Therapeutic Potential of Opioids in Narcolepsy Type 1 Table 3: Questionnaire and interview results Opioid Frequency Duration of use Method of administration and dosage (Medical) indication Effects of opioid Concurrent narcolepsy medication Remarks EDS NS Cat HH SP Oxycodone 6 1 year* Tablet, 10 mg 2/ day Sporadically: Tablet, 5 mg 1-2/ week Lumbar hernia Yes (modafinil, pitolisant, fluoxetine, sodium oxybate) 26 weeks Tablet, 30 mg 1/ day Disturbed nocturnal sleep Yes (modafinil, clomipramine) Easier to sleep through the night and fewer nightmares. 10 weeks ~ Tablet, 5 mg 3/ day Total knee arthroplasty Yes (modafinil) Oxycodone gave side effects (muscle cramps and daytime hallucinations). 2 weeks Tablet, 5 mg 6/ day Patella fracture (surgery) Yes (methylphenidate, amitriptyline) 6 days# Tablet, 10 mg 2/ day Shoulder pain No Easier to sleep in and through the night. 5 days Tablet, 5 mg 3/ day Bypass surgery leg No 10
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