Provigil Side Effects Could Result In Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Provigil Side Effects Cause SJS. In October 2007, the label of Provigil was updated to include warnings regarding the occurrence of serious rashes, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), hypersensitivity reactions, and psychiatric symptom associated with its use. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) rare cases of … [Read more...]
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...]
Cephalon to Pay $425M to Settle Illegal Marketing Charges
Cephalon Settle Illegal Marketing Charges. Cephalon Inc. has reached a settlement with federal prosecutors over charges that the drug maker illegally marketed its narcotic painkiller Actiq, as well as two other drugs, Provigil and Gabitril. In addition to paying a fine of $425 million, Cephalon will plead guilty to a criminal … [Read more...]
Provigil Warnings Added For Serious Skin Rashes
Provigil Label Include Skin Rashes And Psychiatric Problems. The Provigil label has been updated to include warnings about life-threatening skin rashes and psychiatric problems linked to the drug. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) asked Cephalon, Inc., the maker of Provigil, to add the warnings after it had received multiple … [Read more...]
