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posted 11/29/2007, comment (1)

Stronger Child Warning Recommended for Provigil

This past Wednesday, an FDA advisory panel recommended that Provigil, Cephalon's most popular drug which brought in close to $415 million in the first half of 2007, have stricter warning labels for children. Provigil is used to treat narcolepsy, but has not been approved to treat narcolepsy in children, or to treat attention deficit... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/19/2007, comment (1)

The Sleep Industrial Complex - A Report From the New York Times

Attention all you sleep deprived: An article in Sunday's New York Times Magazine titled "The Sleep Industrial Complex", has shed a ton of light on the sleep industry, specifically the MATTRESS industry. While many of us think that the only solution to our sleep problems is a well advertised pill (think... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/05/2007, comments (0)

Parents: Warn Your Children About Drowsy Driving!

Hi folks! Today, November 5th, marks the beginning of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation. I know - at first glance you may think that drowsy driving shies in comparison to dangerous acts like drinking and driving or talking on your cell phone and driving, something that many states have downright... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/01/2007, comments (0)

Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It

I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and secondary/comorbid insomnia, and the importance of evaluating for and treating any underlying causes of insomnia. I encourage you to read my Secondary Insomnia post before reading any more of this post. Today I will be talking more about medication treatment... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/25/2007, comments (0)

New Provigil Label Warns of Deadly Skin Disease

Hey folks! Writing to let you know that Provigil, a popular medication used to treat narcolepsy, and to help shift workers stay awake, is now being required by the FDA to warn against potential side effects that include deadly skin rashes and psychiatric symptoms. According to Cephalon, Inc., the company who makes Provigil, a letter was... Read more Chevron

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