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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Cardiovascular Side Effects

Study: Modafinil safely treats excessive sleepiness

October 03, 2008
The sleep medication modafinil helped patients with excessive sleepiness without cardiovascular side effects, according to new research. In a study of 1,529 people with excessive sleepiness associated with shift-work sleep disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and narcolepsy, patients received modafinil or a placebo. Modafinil was well tolerated, with headache, nausea and infection the most common adverse side effects. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Side Effects of Cialis, Viagra and Levitra
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...more than a prescribed dose may result in adverse cardiovascular side effects. Changing the... Read more »

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Restricted Use of Zelnorm Permitted by FDA
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...taking Zelnorm (0.1%) had serious, life-threatening cardiovascular side effects, including... Read more »

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FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Celebrex
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...Celebrex as a treatment for cancer because of the cardiovascular side effects of the drug. The... Read more »

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What Causes Dizziness? Is it My Heart?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...following ailments can cause vertigo/syncope:   Cardiovascular System Vertigo can occur as a... Read more »

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Are Anti-Inflammatory Medications Safe for Osteoarthritis Sufferers?
By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

...marketplace when evidence of potential injury to the cardiovascular system was documented... Read more »

Health Guide

Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...appear positive and the medicines are quite well tolerated by most people. While the frequency of side effects with these medications is generally very low, nausea, gas, constipation, and... Read more »
How to Make the Most of Visits with your Heart Doctor
...includes smoking, dietary indiscretions and failure to take medications.Disclose any adverse side effects that are preventing you from taking your medications as prescribed.No matter the... Read more »
Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
...and conditions that put them at risk for the development of CHF. The condition is treatable and its effects are often reversible. How the heart works The heart pumps oxygen and nutrients to the... Read more »
Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
...minute should have these conditions brought under control before treatment begins. Are there any side effects or risks? Most people who have EECP tolerate the therapy with no major discomfort,... Read more »
Arrhythmia Patient Guide
...following cardioversion to prevent recurrence of the arrhythmia. Drugs are chosen to prevent possible side effects and interactions with other medications. It is important to understand how your... Read more »

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