Usual Adult Dose for Narcolepsy:
Initial Up Titration: 8.9 mg orally once a day for 1 week, then 17.8 mg orally once a day for 1 week, then may increase to 36 mg orally once a day
-Adjust dose based on patient response and tolerability
Maintenance dose: 17.8 to 35.6 mg/day
Maximum dose: 35.6 mg/day
Comments:
-Total dose should be administered as a single dose in the morning during breakfast.
-It may take up to 8 weeks for some patients to achieve a clinical response.
Use: For the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy.
 Detailed Wakix dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Skip the missed dose and use your next dose the following morning at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
