@ilana_jacqueline: OMG. @Dr. Ethan Melillo, PharmD (Dr. Ethan Milillo’s) latest post about #Xywav brought back the FEVER dream that was taking this wild medication for hypersomnia back in my early twenties. I’ve never experienced another medication quite like it, and I’m glad. It does do wonders for many with hypersomnia and narcolepsy, but it’s certainly a unique experience that requires dedication to following the many strict rules. It’s so important to talk to your doctor AND to reach out to your pharmacist for advice on following through with the directions for a medication. Even the most seasoned of us can totally make a medication mistake. Thankfully mine resulted in just a little humiliation and a funny story. #hypersomnia #pharmacist #stitch #chronicillness
I tried Xyrem and Xywav for N and they were both awful awful for me, I was awake all night and so ill. I tried multiple doses, never again
2026-09-09 14:01:16
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Gilmore & Appa :
This drug saved my life. I couldn’t function without it. I have a life again. It’s wild how different it is for everyone!! I was warned finding the right dose makes a huge difference in your experience. Having the right dose has made this amazing for me.
2026-09-11 02:59:56
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jade 🫧 :
I’ve been taking this for my narcolepsy and this has been the worst time for me. I went up to the second dose (3mg) and I had this same experience after my second dose of the night. Puking, couldn’t get off the floor, room spinning, crying for my husband to come pick me up. I haven’t taken it since.
2026-09-10 21:24:54
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mika :
this medication is LIFE SAVING.
2026-09-11 11:08:29
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Minimal Katy :
Xywav has changed my life - been taking it for years now (also right after FDA approval for IH). But I’ve never been THIS incapacitated! Even at the top dose now. 😳 I randomly have nausea (maybe 2-3x/yr), but that’s about it.
2026-09-08 12:42:22
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Adelina Bracamonte :
Good lord that sounds like my worst fucking nightmare!! How tf do you even sleep after that!?
2026-09-09 06:08:21
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Catlea 💙 :
omg this was AWFUL when i took it. had to stop because i experienced ✨previously undocumented side effects✨
2026-09-08 11:11:39
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cbecons :
The number of times my sister was found asleep on the toilet by her husband…accurate.
2026-09-08 19:15:18
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AuntimusPrime :
Hey! it's good to see you on my FYP. I don't know if it's because you took a much deserved break, or because your videos just weren't coming my way, but I'm glad you're back!
2026-09-08 05:51:29
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Raein 💧 :
I had the worst time on this drug. Because I had been date raped. I saw ptsd every month of every dose and they insisted i try it for at last 3 months
2026-09-08 05:58:56
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Feral Haus Witch 🧿 :
My Dr says I have narcolepsy. That medication sounds like a literal waking nightmare. I guess I’m going to continue to rawdog narcolepsy!
2026-09-08 11:54:39
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BasicallyAnOldLady :
soo crazy. would yhis work for insomnia?
2026-09-08 08:21:41
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Soy | Caring 🫶🏻 Coach :
Literally what they are trying to put me on and Im to scared to even try.. 🥲
2026-09-09 18:24:13
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ManicMort🍉🇵🇸 :
I have sleep paralysis and it is so stressful when I feel awake and I am trying to move my body and I can't move. I can't imagine going through that I'm horrified for you.
2026-09-09 14:11:35
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Storm :
Oh my God, I was put on a very similar med as a teen many years ago. No one believed me about how bad it was either!
2026-09-08 16:38:25
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Marcelle :
iatrogenic harm? or something else?
2026-09-08 19:09:07
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