My therapist mentioned GHB as a highly effective drug for narcolepsy. Have been looking into it but not really getting a good feel for it. So, figured I'd just ask some questions. Which hopefully will be a benefit for other people starting or considering GHB. Only looking for therapeutic responses, not recreational.

1. Have seen it mentioned that low dose is stimulating and higher dose is sedative. Have seen a number of references for it being taken at night to improve sleep quality. But, do some people take a lower dose during the day to combat times when they are sleepy during the day with a stimulating effect?

2. Should you expect mood altering side effects that will likely go away at first? Or is that just how some people respond?

3. Which drug and form do people prefer and which do they not like and why? Is there a general go to rule of thumb for GHB prescribing? Are there non GHB narcolepsy drugs that people prefer, over or in combination with GHB?

4. Seen withdrawal mentioned a lot when stopping the medication. Is that to be expected? Does it happen at all dosage levels or more common at higher doses? How difficult can withdrawal be for prescribed doses?

5. Experience when combined with other drugs for comorbidities? Such as Adderall, Modafinil, Armodafinil, Strattera, Guanfacine. Or drugs for disorders that may be relevant to other people like for bi-polar, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum, etc.?

6. How much potential for long term side effects? For example, at prescribed doses Adderall gave me anhedonia, decreased energy levels, worse executive function, high cortisol, weight gain, hormone imbalances, reduced motivation, low libido, muted emotions. Which are not usually mentioned about Adderall.

7. Any other information you think is relevant for a GHB noob or someone considering it as a therapeutic option?