Alertec for depression

March 2001

Psychiatrists are starting to prescribe Alertec for depression.

Alertec (modafinil) is the stimulant for narcolepsy.

Preliminary evidence shows that Alertec also helps boost the effects of antidepressant drugs...and improves tiredness and fatigue.

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Table of Contents

infections might play a significant role in many chronic diseases
Supplements glucosamine supplements might slow the progression of osteoarthritis
Supplements new concerns about the safety of kava
Hematology & Oncology Melacine, the first therapeutic tumour vaccine for metastatic melanoma
Women's Health Preven Emergency Contraceptive Kit is being discontinued
Women's Health new guidelines for using oral contraceptives in women with chronic conditions
Women's Health NSAIDs during pregnancy
Infectious Diseases Lyme vaccine triggers severe arthritis in some patients
Alertec for depression
Hepatitis C Trental (pentoxifylline) is beneficial for patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis
garlic supplements can decrease levels of the HIV protease inhibitor saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase)
new thinking on when to start HIV therapy
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst, Parvolex) can help prevent renal damage
Vaccines misconceptions about immunizations
efforts to ease the pharmacist shortage