Now FDA approved to treat excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in children 6 years of age and older with narcolepsy.
Frequently Asked Questions
WAKIX Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to your questions about WAKIX and narcolepsy
I have questions about narcolepsy.
What is WAKIX?
WAKIX is FDA approved to treat excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or cataplexy in adults with narcolepsy and to treat EDS in children 6 years of age and older with narcolepsy.
It is not known if WAKIX is safe and effective to treat excessive daytime sleepiness in children under 6 years of age with narcolepsy or to treat cataplexy in people under 18 years of age with narcolepsy. Learn more about WAKIX.
What should I know about getting my WAKIX prescription and available WAKIX support programs?
What should I know about taking WAKIX?
Other side effects of WAKIX in the clinical trials that occurred in people taking WAKIX included headache, upper respiratory tract infection, musculoskeletal pain, heart rate increased, hallucinations, irritability, abdominal pain, sleep disturbance, and decreased appetite.
These are not all of the possible side effects of WAKIX. Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Learn more about possible WAKIX side effects.
Your healthcare provider may be able to provide suggestions about what antihistamines or alternative treatments can be taken with WAKIX and which antihistamines should be avoided. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take or plan to take, including prescription and over-the-counter medications. Learn what role histamine plays in the brain.