1 Pill for Sleep, Attention Disorders?
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Cephalon gets some good news about its drug PROVIGIL.
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NEW YORK  - Some people taking the newer  class of antidepressants experience excessive sleepiness and  fatigue, but this can be prevented with a drug that's used to  treat narcolepsy, according to a new report.
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Taking a blood pressure pill at bedtime instead of in the morning might be healthier for some high-risk people.
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NEW YORK  - Two new formulations of drugs traditionally used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), methylphenidate and d-amphetamine, last longer and have less potential for abuse, according to presentations at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting in San Diego.
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BOSTON A handful of therapy sessions does more to help chronic insomniacs get to sleep than the top-selling sleeping pill, according to a study that suggests American doctors are relying too heavily on medications.
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A sleeping pill that can be taken without the risk of addiction or grogginess is the latest new "miracle" drug, but consumers may be more leery this time.
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New research sheds light on the best way to treat insomnia, and it doesn&#39;t involve medication. A study shows that an approach to insomnia called cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is more effective than sleeping pills in treating chronic insomnia.
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NEW YORK  - Cognitive behavior therapy and treatment with the antidepressant paroxetine, better known as Paxil or Seroxat, may both be effective short-term treatments for people with an excessive concern about illness, according to Dutch researchers.
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BOSTON - Drug maker Sepracor Inc. has won federal approval for a prescription insomnia medication the company is counting on to challenge larger rivals in the fast-growing $2.1 billion-a-year sleep aid market.
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Turns out a little bit of therapy may help insomniacs sleep better than even the best sleeping pills. A new study found cognitive behavioral therapy works much better than the leading sleeping pill for treating chronic insomnia.
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NEW YORK  - Taking extended release Detrol   at bedtime can help reduce urinary frequency and urgency in men   with overactive bladder and frequent nighttime urination or   "nocturia," a study shows.
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NEW YORK  - Treatment with the anti-seizure drug gabapentin may improve the irritability seen in certain children with neurologic impairments, researchers report in the journal Pediatrics.
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NEW YORK  - Melatonin, which is widely used  as a sleep-aid, is also effective for migraine prevention,  according to findings from a small trial.
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Parents of hyperactive children say drugs often fail to damp down symptoms at crucial times of day. Research suggests children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder disrupt family life most in the mornings and early evenings.
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A drug may help alleviate the learning difficulties associated with Down's Syndrome.
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Companies that make drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder must take extra steps to alert patients to possible cardiovascular and psychiatric risks, U.S. health officials said on Wednesday.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday ordered sleep disorder drugs to carry stronger warnings about their risks, such as drowsy driving and severe allergic reactions.