Glossary

norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor [NDRI]

NDRI (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor) medicines include:

  • Methylphenidate, which is a stimulant doctors can use to treat excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and severe sleep inertia.
    • Brand names include Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Daytrana, Focalin, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Methylin ER, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Ritalin, Ritalin LA, and Ritalin SR.
  • Solriamfetol, which is a stimulant doctors can use to treat EDS.
    • Brand names include Sunosi.
  • Bupropion, which doctors usually use as an antidepressant. It has wake-promoting effects, and doctors may use it to also treat excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and severe sleep inertia.
    • Brand names include Aplenzin, Budeprion SR, Budeprion XL, Buproban, Forfivo, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, and Zyban.
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