CategoryMedicationsMechanism of ActionCommon IndicationsStimulantsModafinil, ArmodafinilPromotes wakefulness through dopamine pathwaysNarcolepsy, Sleep Apnea, Shift Work Disorder MethylphenidateCNS stimulant that increases dopamine and norepinephrineAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Narcolepsy Amphetamine saltsEnhances release of dopamine and norepinephrineADHD, NarcolepsyNon-Stimulant Wakefulness AgentsSolriamfetolDopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitorNarcolepsy, Sleep Apnea PitolisantHistamine H3 receptor antagonistNarcolepsyOther MedicationsSodium oxybateGABA receptor modulator, improves sleep architectureNarcolepsy with Cataplexy AntidepressantsModulate serotonin and norepinephrineDepression-related EDS, Excessive daytime sleepiness Sleep inertia Severe grogginess or confusion when waking up regardless of how much sleep you get or how many alarms you set—feeling disoriented, irritable, or even clumsy when waking up and for hours afterwards, The safety and effectiveness of XYWAV for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy have been established..