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News on Provigil (modafinil)

Cephalon CEO to Take Medical Leave - Wall Street Journal

Cephalon CEO to Take Medical LeaveWall Street JournalCephalon is in the midst of encouraging patients to switch to stimulant Nuvigil from its older product Provigil, which made up almost half of last year's ...Business news in briefPhiladelphia InquirerCephalon CEO Frank Baldino Will Take Immediate Medical Leave of AbsenceBloombergCephalon CEO Baldino taking medical leavePhiladelphia Business Journalall 31 news articles ť

Judge Rejects Watson Charges Of FTC Misconduct; Says CEO Should Testify - Wall Street Journal

Judge Rejects Watson Charges Of FTC Misconduct; Says CEO Should TestifyWall Street JournalThe commission is suing Cephalon on antitrust grounds, saying its Provigil settlements with four other drug makers wrongly delayed generic competition for ...US judge: FTC did not abuse power in Watson caseReutersBisaro advised by judge to testify in FTC probeFiercePharmaFTC did not abuse power in Watson brouhaha, judge opinesMedical Marketing and MediaThe BLT: Blog of Legal Times -Financial Timesall 15 news articles ť

Judge recommends Watson CEO testify in FTC probe - BusinessWeek

Judge recommends Watson CEO testify in FTC probeBusinessWeekThe FTC is investigating whether Watson is purposely keeping a generic version of Provigil off the market as part of a deal with Cephalon. ...Daniel J. Popeo: FTC's anti-consumer crusade on drug patent litigationWashington ExaminerSpeak Up! Judge Says FTC Subpoena of Watson CEO Should Be EnforcedLaw.comall 11 news articles ť

Editorial: FTC remedy has side effects - Philadelphia Inquirer

Editorial: FTC remedy has side effectsPhiladelphia InquirerTake the example of Provigil, a $1-billion-a-year sleep medication made by Cephalon, of Frazer, Pa. Cephalon's patent on Provigil expires in April 2015. ...and more ť

Provigil (modafinil)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Provigil
Active Ingredient:	modafinil
Strength(s):	100mg and 200mg
Dosage Form(s):	Tablets
Company Name:	Cephalon, Inc.
Availability:	Prescription only, Schedule IV Controlled Substance
*Date Approved by the FDA:	December 24, 1998
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Provigil used for?

Provigil is used to improve wakefulness in people who have:

excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy.
stopped breathing while sleeping or have difficulty breathing while sleeping (obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome)
shift work sleep disorder

General Precautions with Provigil:

Provigil can decrease the effectiveness of certain contraceptives including birth control pills and implantable contraceptives. If you are using these types of contraceptives while taking Provigil and for 1 month after you stop treatment with Provigil you should either use:

an alternate birth control method, or
another effective birth control method together with your current contraceptive.

Doses of your other medications may need to be adjusted or you may have to be monitored more closely.

Do not drive or operate other complex machinery until you know how Provigil affects your ability to function.

Avoid alcohol.

Call your health care provider if you develop a skin rash, hives, or any other allergic reactions.

What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?

Tell your doctor or health care provider if you:

have any heart conditions (including valve problems, irregular heart beat, recent heart attack, or unstable chest pain)
have a history of mental illness
have liver problems
are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Review all medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription, because certain other medications can interact with Provigil.

What are some possible side effects of Provigil? (This is not a complete list of side effects reported with Provigil. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)