The FDA slapped a new warning on Provigil, a drug for narcolepsy and other sleeping disorders made by Cephalon.
The agency warned doctors of sensitivity reactions–including rare but potentially deadly Stevens-Johnson syndrome–and of psychiatric side effects like hallucination and suicidal thoughts.
Methylphenidate, (Prescribed under the name “Ritalin”) is a medication prescribed for individuals (usually children) who have an abnormally high level of activity or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 3 to 5 percent of the general population has the disorder, which is characterized by agitated behavior and an inability [...]