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Homicidal Insomniac
The Medical Accountability Network has criticized Wyeth for not making the public more aware that Effexor may cause homicidal thoughts in some users. Though Wyeth did add the rare side effect to Effexor's labeling last year, the warning was placed on page 36 of the documentation, says the watchdog group, and no letters were sent to doctors announcing it.
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Insomniacs Have Different Brains
People who have chronic insomnia have different brain patterns than well-rested people, but they perform just as well and even better in some mental... Read more »
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Researchers found that employers spend 3,200 dollars more on health care for insomniacs than for well-rested employees. This increased cost could add... Read more »
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Some insomniacs may have unhealthy diets
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