Should I Be Treated for My Symptoms?
Friday, January 2nd, 2009
Dr. Charlie Gordon expresses his concerns about sleep disorders and the importance of a proper diagnosis.
Duration : 0:2:27
Posts Tagged ‘disorders’
Serious Skin and Hypersensitivity Reactions with Provigil
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
Cephalon has notified healthcare professionals about new safety information for Provigil (modafinil). Provigil is used to reduce excessive sleepiness in adult patients with narcolepsy and other sleep disorders. Provigil is not approved for any indication in children.
The revised labeling warns that Provigil can cause life-threatening skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). Although benign rashes can also occur with this drug, the company says that it is not possible to reliably predict which rashes will be serious. Because of this, Provigil should ordinarily be stopped at the first sign of a rash, unless the rash clearly is not related to the drug.
The labeling also warns that Provigil can cause other serious hypersensitivity reactions. If a multi-organ hypersensitivity reaction is suspected, the drug should be discontinued. Patients should be told to stop taking the drug if they develop signs or symptoms suggesting angioedema or anaphylaxis.
Provigil can also cause psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, mania, hallucinations and suicidal ideation. The company advises caution when the drug is given to patients with a history of psychosis, depression or mania. If psychiatric symptoms develop, consider discontinuing the drug.
FDA Patient Safety News: January 2008
For more information, please see our website:
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/psn/transcript.cfm?show=71#1
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It’s A Brain Thing: Sleep Disorders Part I
Monday, December 15th, 2008
Dr. Henley welcomes Dr. Bojrab who discusses sleep disorders from obstructive sleep apnea, to restless leg syndrome, insomnias, treatments, etc. He even discusses some of the latest science about what happens when we sleep and why. Don’t miss the latest topic in the series on the brain called “It’s A Brain Thing.”
Duration : 0:35:24
Sleep Apnea relieved by Didgeridoo
Friday, December 12th, 2008
A serious study published in The British Medical Journal says that playing a didgeridoo can help patients suffering with sleep apnea. Yep, that’s what I thought, until I read the report and saw this video. For more details and other weird science videos go to my YouTube channel “Crazy Cures”.
Duration : 0:3:41
How I Permanently Cured My Sleep Apnea In Less Than 30 Days
Friday, December 12th, 2008
My Sleep Apnea Cure Consisting Of Six Easy Exercises permanently Cured My Sleep Apnea In Less Than 30 Days. Full Details At www.mysleepapneacure.com
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