January 31, 2008

Somaxon submits new drug application for Silenor to FDA

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday it has submitted a new drug application to the Food and Drug Administration for Silenor, a treatment for insomnia. via Quamnet


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January 30, 2008

Pharmacists urge caution when using prescription drugs

“We like to counsel everybody when they come in with a new prescription and ask them ‘Do you know why you’re taking this? Did your doctor tell you what this is for? Are you taking any other medications?’”

Pharmacist Leigh McConchie of Stone’s Pharmacy said, “We like to counsel everybody when they come in with a new prescription and ask them ‘Do you know why you’re taking this? Did your doctor tell you what this … via Capital News 9


From Insomnia News

January 29, 2008

Sleep disorders: Don’t take it lying down

“Most of those with sleeping problems considered them to have an impact on their daily functioning, with family life most affected”

Getting to sleep tonight will be a big problem for millions of Britons. Insomnia affects one in four of us at some time, but it’s far from the only disorder that spoils our sleep researchers have now identified … via The Independent


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Heath Ledger had six types of meds near his bed

Here’s the latest update on the Heath Ledger situation. The $20 bill was clean and now it’s being reported that any drugs found at the scene were prescription drugs specifically for Heath, according to the AP : … via The Superficial


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January 27, 2008

Heath Ledger’s pharma brands of choice, from Ambien to Zoloft

One of the more intriguing aspects of Heath Ledger’s tragic death last week are the drugs involved. via Sunday Times


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January 26, 2008

Drug used by Ledger linked to six deaths in UK

Sleeping pills blamed for 200 adverse reactions ACOMMONLY PRESCRIBED sleeping drug which actor Heath Ledger had admitted taking has been linked to six deaths in the UK. via Sunday Herald


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Is Heath Ledger’s Death a Drug Addict’s Overdose? [DrugMonkey]

“The definition of substance abuse is really up to one’s perspective”

Category: Drug Abuse Science Posted on: January 24, 2008 1:47 PM, by DrugMonkey The death of 28-yr old actor Heath Ledger is in the news , provoking a cynical “What, another celebrity drug overdose? Big deal!” … via ScienceBlogs


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Sleep Aids Found with the Body of Actor Heath Ledger

Acclaimed actor Heath Ledger, the 28-year-old Australian native, was pronounced dead in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday. via Associated Content


From Insomnia News

January 25, 2008

NovaDel’s New Drug Application For ZolpiMist Oral Spray To Treat…

Main Category: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals Article Date: 25 Jan 2008 NovaDel Pharma Inc. via MediLexicon


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Is Ambien the Cause of Actor Heath Ledgers Untimely Death

Heath Ledger’s death, apparently stemming from the use of sleep aids, hits a little too close to home for my likes. via Associated Content


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