Comorbidity of Narcolepsy and Psychotic Disorders: A Nationwide Population-Based Study in Taiwan

Jia‐Yin Yeh, Yu‐Chiau Shyu, Sheng-Yu Lee, Shinsheng Yuan, Chun‐Ju Yang, Kang‐Chung Yang, Tung‐Liang Lee, Chi‐Chin Sun, Liang‐Jen Wang

Frontiers in Psychiatry · 2020 · 14 citations · 38 references

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Abstract

This nationwide study revealed that narcolepsy and psychotic disorders commonly co-occur. Pharmacotherapy for narcolepsy was not associated with the risk of psychotic disorders. Our findings serve as a reminder that clinicians must consider the comorbidity of narcolepsy and psychosis.

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