Narcolepsy
Irrepressible need to sleep, lapses into sleep, or naps occur at least 3 times weekly for 3 months.
Timing requirement
Frequency + duration
≥3 times/week for 3 months
Timing in context
At least 1 objective/supporting feature is also required: cataplexy, hypocretin deficiency, or characteristic REM findings on sleep testing.
Sources and review
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