Sleep Apnea Articles
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Drug Interactions With Armodafinil |
Sleep apnea is characterized by temporary pauses in breathing during sleep. As this eMedTV page explains, it's a serious disorder that can lead to daytime drowsiness, accidents, and medical problems. This page provides an overview of sleep apnea.
Modafinil is a medicine that is used to help people with certain sleeping conditions stay awake. This eMedTV resource further explains what modafinil is used for, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Symptoms of sleep apnea can include loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, and memory problems. This eMedTV page focuses on the different symptoms of sleep apnea, including irritability, falling asleep while driving, and more.
Tracheostomy and tonsil/adenoid removal are different types of sleep apnea surgery. This eMedTV resource describes the possible types of surgery for sleep apnea; the type of surgery recommended will depend on the cause of the patient's sleep apnea.
As this eMedTV article explains, sleep apnea treatment can include options such as lifestyle changes and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This article lists the different types of sleep apnea treatment and explains how each one works.
Sleep apnea symptoms typically include snoring loudly at night and being tired during the day. This eMedTV segment describes several symptoms of sleep apnea. This page also provides information on the effects of sleep apnea.
Behavioral changes and continuous positive airway pressure therapy are common sleep apnea treatments. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed list of treatments for sleep apnea and discusses the risks of leaving the condition untreated.
What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder that temporarily disrupts a person's breathing during sleep. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of this condition by discussing its symptoms, risks, and treatment options.
A blocked throat (due to relaxation of soft tissue in the throat) is the most common sleep apnea cause. This eMedTV page describes this cause in detail and also lists other causes of sleep apnea, such as hypothyroidism.
Armodafinil is a medicine licensed to treat excessive sleepiness in people with certain sleep disorders. This eMedTV segment covers armodafinil uses in more detail, describes the effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Treatment for sleep apnea may include medication, surgery, lifestyle changes, and other options. This eMedTV page discusses treatment for sleep apnea and explains what can happen if sleep apnea goes untreated.
As this eMedTV article explains, causes of sleep apnea include blockage of the throat, faulty signals from the brain, and certain medical conditions. This page describes how these causes relate to the different types of sleep apnea.
The effects of sleep apnea can include being tired during the day and having difficulty concentrating. This eMedTV article provides an overview of several possible effects of sleep apnea, such as depression and sexual dysfunction.
Sleep apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder, so it's important to know something about it. This eMedTV resource provides information on sleep apnea, such as the types of sleep apnea, their causes, and their symptoms.
People with narcolepsy or sleep apnea usually take 150 or 250 mg of armodafinil once in the morning. This eMedTV Web page also includes armodafinil dosing guidelines for people with shift work sleep disorder and explains when to take the drug.
Drug Interactions With Armodafinil
Drugs that may interact with armodafinil include cyclosporine, rifamycin antibiotics, and MAOIs. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with armodafinil and describes the possible effects of these interactions.
Drug Interactions With Modafinil
Diazepam, warfarin, and MAOIs are some of the medicines that may cause drug interactions with modafinil. As this eMedTV article explains, these interactions can increase your risk for side effects or reduce the effectiveness of the medications.
People living with sleep apnea often don't know that they have it. As this eMedTV article explains, however, sleep apnea puts people at risk for accidents and medical problems. This page explains how to get help if you are living with this condition.
