Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder affecting an estimated 100,000 to 125,000 Americans, whose main symptoms are excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. Cataplexy is a debilitating symptom characterized by loss of muscle control in response to strong emotional reactions such as laughter, anger, or surprise. In its most severe form, cataplexy can cause a person to collapse during waking hours. Quarterly sales and marketing expenditures in the remainder of 2001 will approximate current levels or slightly increase to support the continuing commercial activities relating to Xyrem. General and administrative expenses will also increase as the Company continues to build the infrastructure necessary to support Xyrem.
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