Sunosi Will Compete With Alertec to Treat Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

November 2021

Sunosi (solriamfetol) will be a new Rx option for excessive daytime sleepiness.

Think of it as similar to modafinil (Alertec). Both are approved to improve wakefulness in adults with obstructive sleep apnea or narcolepsy.

If you dispense Sunosi, use the "Sun" in the brand name as a clue that it's for daytime sleepiness...and taken upon awakening.

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Table of Contents

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Medication Errors Have a Plan to Respond to Med Errors
Pediatrics Don't Be Surprised to See Xarelto Used in Kids for Blood Clots
Neurology & Pain Watch for Confusion With Buprenorphine Rxs for Chronic Pain
Hair Loss Listen for Questions About Meds for Male Pattern Baldness
Sleep Disorders Sunosi Will Compete With Alertec to Treat Excessive Daytime Sleepiness