Since March 2016, a new treatment option for adult patients with narcolepsy – with or without cataplexy – has been granted marketing authorization in Europe. Pitolisant (Wakix®) is an inverse agonst at the histamine-3 (H3) receptor. In clinical studies, tests for measurement of wakefulness and attention, pitolisant showed significantly better results in comparison with placebo and similar results in comparison with modafinil. Pitolisant is well tolerated. Postmarketing analyses have to collect data about the long-term safety of pitolisant when used in a real-life setting.
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