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Narcoleptic (Noun)

A person who has narcolepsy.

Nouns denoting people.

As a narcoleptic, Sarah found it difficult to hold down a full-time job due to her frequent need for sleep.
Her life changed after she met other narcoletics at the support group and they shared their own strategies for coping with the disorder.
Michael had struggled for years before he discovered that his tiredness and lethargy were due to his narcoleptic tendencies.
Rachel took special medication designed for narcoletics like her, to regulate her wakefulness throughout the day.
This specific support organization worked directly to educate narcoletics, such as Jennifer, to obtain further disability services from her workplace.

A soporific drug that produces an uncontrollable desire to sleep.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The doctor warned that the new medication had a narcoleptic effect and should only be taken at bedtime.
The narcoleptic properties of the sedative made it difficult for patients to stay awake during the day.
After taking the medication, she experienced a narcoleptic episode and fell asleep at work.
Researchers are studying the narcoleptic effects of the substance to develop new treatments for insomnia.
The narcoleptic side effects of the antidepressant led to its withdrawal from the market.