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Mar 04 2022

Is the sodium in sodium oxybate a risk for heart health? A plain language summary of publication

The latest plain language summary published in Future Cardiology summarizes an article originally published in Sleep Medicine. The article looks at the levels of sodium in sodium oxybate, a medication for people with narcolepsy, and whether there is any risk of cardiovascular problems as a result of taking the treatment.

Read the full article here.

The original article on which this summary is based is called ‘The sodium in sodium oxybate: is there cause for concern?’ and was originally published in the journal Sleep Medicine. The original article can be read here.

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Written by Joanne Walker · Categorized: Heart and Circulation · Tagged: cardiovascular, narcolepsy, safety, salt, sodium oxybate

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