Wakefulness-promoting medicines

References

Citations

  1. Hirshkowitz M, et al. (2007). Adjunct armodafinil improves wakefulness and memory in obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. Respiratory Medicine, 101(3): 616–627.

  2. Black JE, Hirshkowitz M (2005). Modafinil for treatment of residual excessive sleepiness in nasal continuous positive airway pressure-treated obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. Sleep, 28(4): 464–471.

  3. Czeisler CA, et al. (2005). Modafinil for excessive sleepiness associated with shift-work sleep disorder. New England Journal of Medicine, 353(5): 476–486.



Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: July 13, 2007
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Jan Ulfberg, MD, PhD - Sleep Disorders

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