I was interviewed by The Daily Beast (see link below) to comment on which medications the President might be taking to deal with his, at times, grueling travel schedule. The article discusses the use of wake-promoting agents such as Provigil and Nuvigil which can be used responsibly and effectively by patients who are carefully screened and monitored by a sleep physician. The article also discusses hypnotics such as Ambien, Lunesta abd Sonata.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-03-04/the-white-house-mystery-drug/
For good information about medications, I suggest Web MD. Here are the links for the medications mentioned.
1. Provigil: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-16964-Provigil.aspx?drugid=16964&drugname=Provigil
2. Nuvigil: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-152275-Nuvigil+Oral.aspx?drugid=152275&drugname=Nuvigil+Oral&source=1
3. Ambien: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-9690-Ambien+Oral.aspx?drugid=9690&drugname=Ambien+Oral
4. Lunesta: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-92350-LUNESTA+Oral.aspx?drugid=92350&drugname=LUNESTA+Oral
5. Sonata: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-17532-Sonata+Oral.aspx?drugid=17532&drugname=Sonata+Oral&source=1
