In older adults, low sodium often results from certain medications, kidney issues, or infections. Because multiple factors may contribute, treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause. Sodium ...

In older age, low sodium tends to be caused by taking certain medications, kidney problems, or infection. However, there can be multiple causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Sodium is an ...

A prospective study concluded that patients with narcolepsy can safely switch from a high-sodium oxybate to a low-sodium oxybate to manage their symptoms. In January of 2017, the FDA approved oral SXB ...

SEATTLE -- Low-sodium oxybate (Xywav) reduced blood pressure as expected compared with the higher-sodium version (Xyrem), reduced nocturnal arousal, and appeared safe at doses above 9 g, a series of ...

Diary-based outcomes showed median 24-hour total sleep time fell from 513.3 to 468.8 minutes, nocturnal sleep from 495.0 to 454.3 minutes, and nap duration from 16.3 to 7.8 minutes. Stratified ...

First presentation of the Phase 4 XYLO switch study reports blood pressure reductions in patients with narcolepsy when switching from twice-nightly high- to low-sodium oxybate Novel intermediate ...

Could you provide an overview of the Develop hypersomnia Understanding by Evaluating low-sodium oxybate Treatment (DUET) ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need ...