Canada Recalls ALERTEC, Modafinil Medications
CANADA – According to an article from mtblog.com, Health Canada has recalled a sleeping medication, known as “ALERTEC” or “modafinil,” that has been sold in the United States and Canada. Based upon a 2018 report issued by the Pregnancy Registry in the United States, they "suggested a higher rate of major congenital anomalies" in … [Read more...] about Canada Recalls ALERTEC, Modafinil Medications
Armodafinil Led to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Sleep Apnea Drug May Cause SJS. A patient who used armodafinil, wakefulness-promoting agent, has developed Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) within two weeks of use of the drug. The case was presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Boston, Massachusetts. Armodafinil improves wakefulness in … [Read more...] about Armodafinil Led to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Provigil Might Be Addictive
Provigil Might Be Addictive. Narcolepsy drug Provigil has been found to have potential links to addiction, according to recent U.S. study conducted by drug abuse experts, Reuter’s reports. Cephalon Inc.’s Provigil—generically known as modafinil and approved since 1999—is being used with increased frequency to enhance brain … [Read more...] about Provigil Might Be Addictive
