XYREM

The active ingredient of XYREM is a form of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB). Abuse or misuse of illegal GHB alone or with other CNS depressants (drugs that cause changes in alertness or consciousness) have caused serious side effects. These effects include seizures, trouble breathing (respiratory depression), changes in alertness (drowsiness), coma, and death. Call your doctor right away if you or your child has any of these serious side effects... XYREM is approved to treat 2 common symptoms of narcolepsy: excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy. XYREM is taken at night to help relieve these symptoms that occur during the day... Your healthcare provider is the best source of information about XYREM and about narcolepsy. The Doctor Discussion Guide gives you some useful information about the symptoms of cataplexy and EDS in narcolepsy and XYREM. It also contains some important questions to ask your healthcare provider. Using the Doctor Discussion Guide at your visit can help you..