Obstetric Management of a Patient with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy: A Case Report
We report the management of a patient who suffers from narcolepsy and cataplexy and presented to the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation. Her symptoms were resistant to modafinil but controlled with clomipramine and amphetamine. Discussion concerning mode of delivery for these patients is scarce in the...
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| description | We report the management of a patient who suffers from narcolepsy and cataplexy and presented to the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation. Her symptoms were resistant to modafinil but controlled with clomipramine and amphetamine. Discussion concerning mode of delivery for these patients is scarce in the literature. We discuss some issues surrounding the antenatal management and counselling regarding mode of delivery and postpartum care. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dbd1a6fd5a3e41f99bf5039a8333b29f2025-08-20T03:24:20ZengWileyCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66842090-66922012-01-01201210.1155/2012/982039982039Obstetric Management of a Patient with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy: A Case ReportS. Ajayi0R. Kinagi1E. Haslett2Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8NR, UKDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8NR, UKDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8NR, UKWe report the management of a patient who suffers from narcolepsy and cataplexy and presented to the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation. Her symptoms were resistant to modafinil but controlled with clomipramine and amphetamine. Discussion concerning mode of delivery for these patients is scarce in the literature. We discuss some issues surrounding the antenatal management and counselling regarding mode of delivery and postpartum care.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/982039 |
| spellingShingle | S. Ajayi R. Kinagi E. Haslett Obstetric Management of a Patient with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy: A Case Report Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| title | Obstetric Management of a Patient with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy: A Case Report |
| title_full | Obstetric Management of a Patient with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy: A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | Obstetric Management of a Patient with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy: A Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Obstetric Management of a Patient with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy: A Case Report |
| title_short | Obstetric Management of a Patient with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy: A Case Report |
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